TMI question about tummy tucks...

[spoiltmom 44]

When they do the Tummy Tuck does it also raise or flatten the skin in your pubic area?

[Sue Magoo 71]

I believe that they call this a mons lift. I think it was added for me no charge. In addition, my plastic surgeon did some Lipo in that area.

Good luck!

Sue

When they do the Tummy Tuck does it also raise or flatten the skin in your pubic area?

[Mimilou2004 13]

Mine didn't take care of me the way Sue's did...my mons IS higher and has gotten chubbier when I gained wt. It kind of bothers me.

Mimi

[spoiltmom 44]

So this is something I need to specifically ask the surgeon about then? I'm starting to make a list of questions. I won't be able to do it until May but I'm getting ready to do consults now to see about the financial aspect and recovery times.

[Mimilou2004 13]

YES!!!!! Talk to the PS because I didn't know to do that!!!!! At least if you get some Lipo it won't get as chubby as if the fat cells were still there waiting to be filled!!!

Mimi

[SVM10 6]

I wish I had known to ask as well. I'm 3 weeks out and mine are pretty chubby. The nurse told me I'm still pretty swollen and it will get better, but I don't think I'm that swollen. I hope it gets better but I really can't see it going down a lot. Good luck.

[Lizandrk 1]

Great questions, I wondered the same thing. I assumed when they cut out the section of skin, that they pull the tummy down and pull the cooch up, lol! I'll be SPECIFICALLY covering that as well...in the future! I've got 20 more lbs to lose before doing a consult!

[Joleen 3]

Thank, so much for asking this question!!! I am having the same problem with my "mons" area!!! I will definitely ask the ps for a lift up in that area when they give me my Tummy Tuck. I am only down 42 lbs. with about 58 to go but I can all ready see the yucky saggy skin, UGH. I know all the exercise in the world won't help and I am so glad I have this board. The last thing I won't to do is ask my personal trainer is if there is an exercise for this!!!! LOL

Thanks and good luck to everyone!!!

[KEMac 0]

I had a TT a year ago, and I didn't even think to ask this question. Afterward...I remember thinking...WHY does it look like that area is HUGE?? First of all...there was swelling for a few weeks, so don't be alarmed. Secondly, I decided that after years of not really getting to see the whole area correctly when looking down (because there were too many rolls of fat in the way!) that it simply looked different to me! That may sound odd, but I really think it's the truth. You have to get used to looking at your body like you've never seen it before. Also, while there was not any work done specifically on that area, the natural result of cutting out a hunk of fat and sewing the edges together just automatically pulled it "up". I'm happy to say that the swelling went down and all is well now : ) Best of luck! and NEVER be afraid to ask questions!!

[spoiltmom 44]

Great questions, I wondered the same thing. I assumed when they cut out the section of skin, that they pull the tummy down and pull the cooch up, lol! I'll be SPECIFICALLY covering that as well...in the future! I've got 20 more lbs to lose before doing a consult!

LOL! Like you I assumed the same thing but I want to be sure:)