Medical Disclaimer

The content on My Shape Back is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or care from a qualified healthcare provider or plastic surgical team.

Not medical advice

Nothing on this site should be taken as a recommendation for or against any procedure, surgeon, or clinic for you specifically. Decisions about a tummy tuck and your health should always be made with your own surgeon and care team, who know your full medical history and can examine you.

A diary is not a treatment plan

Much of this site is a personal, week-by-week diary of one tummy tuck and recovery. Every patient, operation, and recovery is different, and the type of tummy tuck, the muscle repair, drains, and healing all vary from person to person. What was true for one body may not be true for yours. Personal accounts, photographs, and timelines are shared for support and context, never as instructions for your own recovery.

No doctor and patient relationship

Reading this site, or contacting us, does not create a doctor and patient relationship. Our medical reviewer checks articles for general accuracy; they are not your treating clinician and cannot advise on your individual case.

Surgery is serious

A tummy tuck is major surgery with real risks, including seroma, wound-healing problems, blood clots, and changes to sensation, and it leaves a permanent scar. It is not a weight-loss procedure or a quick fix. Anything you read here should be discussed with a qualified plastic surgeon before you act on it.

Warning signs need a professional, not a website

If you are recovering from surgery and something does not feel right, for example increasing pain, redness or heat, a fever, leaking from the wound, a swelling that suddenly grows, or any breathing difficulty or calf pain that could signal a blood clot, contact your surgical team or your local emergency number straight away. Do not wait to compare your symptoms against anything you read here.

In an emergency

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or your local emergency number immediately. Do not delay seeking professional advice because of something you have read here.

Accuracy and external links

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information accurate and current, but we make no warranties about its completeness or how it applies to your situation. Any reliance you place on it is strictly at your own risk. External links are provided for convenience and reference; we are not responsible for the content of third-party sites.

Always consult a professional

Always seek the advice of your surgeon or another qualified health provider with any questions about a procedure or your recovery, and never disregard professional advice because of information on this site.