Riverside Tummy Tuck doctors

Thanks for your question.

You are only one week after surgery.

Typically, there is a some swelling after tummy tuck and liposuction.

You will most likely notice a great deal of change and reduction in the size of your waistline.

Please be patient and your skin will shrink and re drape.

Best Wishes.

Dr. Sajjadian

Congratulations on a great job. You have done much in getting your pre-pregnancy back.

Based on your pictures, you would get the best result with Tummy tuck. Eventhough you are only 6 months after pregnancy most likely your skin would not shrink enough with liposcution alone. T

Tummy tuck allows removal of excess skin, rmoval of stretch marks, and tightening of  relaxed and separated muscle. The scar heals well typically and is well-hidden.

liposuction is only effective in reducing the thickness of fatty layer.  Liposuction is best for individuals who do not have excess skin, do not have stretch marks, and those with good skin tone.

It would be best to examine you in person to give you most accurate and individualized opinion.

Best wishes,

Dr. Sajjadian

Unfortunately, it appears that you were under the impression that a tummy tuck scar would completely fade away. Not the case. Once an incision is made and it invades the dermis, a visible scar will form. The scar maturation process can take over a year to complete. At six months, most of my patients have achieved most of the visible scar tissue maturation.

In terms of skin laxity, only a good exam will tell what the cause is. Was there a need for more skin excision? is there a fluid collection under the skin flap? is there residual swealling?

I would recommend a follow up visit with your plastic surgeon to explore the possibilities.