5 Things to *Actually* Expect Post Tummy Tuck!
These are pictures of MY belly! 1) You might not be flat. This is the biggest surprise for many women, and there is a lot of confusion over if a repair has failed. While repairs can certainly fail, this concern can occur because of unrealistic expectations. Here is what you can expect: Swelling can last over a year. Bloating will occur since you are a human that eats and drinks. We often forget that this happened before we had kids, and you can expect it to happen after surgery, too! It is also important to note that the area where you bloat the most may move to a different spot after surgery, often higher up on the belly. Our changing hormones, as we hit late 30s and beyond, can also impact how our bellies look in a number of ways. 2) You will not look “perfect.” Depending on how your surgery was done, you’ll probably have some stretch marks left; but they might be in a different spot. Your belly button will be drastically changed. Maybe the doctor had to make you a new one, alter