Tummy Tuck Q&A – Dr Dona answers all of your questions

Uncategorized |  Dr Eddy Dona

Wed 20th May 2020

Dr Dona answers all your questions on Tummy Tuck surgery,  including:

• How much does Tummy Tuck surgery cost?
• Can you have a Tummy Tuck if you have other scars on your tummy? (e.g. Caesarean Scar, Other Tummy Surgery)
• What is the difference between Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?  Which is better?
• Will you get Liposuction at the same time as your Tummy Tuck?
• Are Stretchmarks removed with a Tummy Tuck?
• Will a Tummy Tuck correct Muscle Separation (Diastasis recti)?
• When repairing muscle separation how tight can you make it?
• Can a Hernia be repaired during Tummy Tuck surgery?
• Should you get a belly button hernia repaired before a Tummy Tuck?
• What is the ideal weight prior to having a Tummy Tuck?
• Tummy Tuck after massive weight loss
• Why do some people still have a “big belly” after a Tummy Tuck?
• How can you maximise the results post-surgery?
• Is the pubic area/mons lifted during a Tummy Tuck?
• Will a Tummy Tuck with pubic lift improve the genital area (vagina/penis)?
• Will you have “drains” after a Tummy Tuck Surgery?
• Will you go home with drains after a Tummy Tuck?
• What is the pain like after a Tummy Tuck?
• What is the recovery like post Tummy Tuck?
• When can you start driving after a Tummy Tuck?
• When can you get back to work after a Tummy Tuck?
• When can you start exercising/sport after a Tummy Tuck?
• When can you have sex after a Tummy Tuck?
• How long does swelling last after a Tummy Tuck?
• Do you keep your original belly button after a Tummy Tuck?
• Why do some patients (from other surgeons) end up with ugly belly buttons after a Tummy Tuck?