Welcome to the new tummy tuck revision forum

By A. Foley on 18 Apr 2011

This is brand new here at RealSelf, and created after our main Tummy Tuck Forum got really really busy. Our hope is that you'll enjoy having a separate area for discussion about tummy tuck revision or secondary tummy tucks.

Welcome again,

Kimmers25

Comments (2)

Busy45Mom 24 Oct 2012

I had a full TT but two months post op there is suddenly lots loose skin in the upper half. Dr agrees it's a problem. Has anyone here dealt with this? A reverse tummy tuck seems to be one way to get some improvement but at this point, if I am going to have a scar across my chest, I am wondering if redoing the tummy tuck from below, closing the existing belly button opening and then making a new one is an option. My sense is that pulling the skin down may no longer be an option but I have to ask. Thanks.

0351_wife 12 Dec 2011

I just found out today I will need a revision of sorts. I had my TT on 10-14-11, but I got MRSA and Staph. My stomach now has almost as much of an over hanging pouch as I did before the TT. I had full muscle repair and lipo as well. I will have to have my stretched out tummy skin removed, the infection cleaned out, and more lipo for fat necrosis I have. Hopefully it won't cost as much as the first surgery did! I paid $7,070.00 the first time!! I am very curious as to how much I will have to pay. I am using a different surgeon than I did the first time, the other guy I used was a quack! I am really hoping that this surgery won't be as hard to get over...with no muscle work I guess it will be. If any one has had a TT revision I would love to know what to expect!