10 Week Post Op and Still Unsure About Result

asked 10 months ago by Jessica9025 in Georgia
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 3 months post-op, botched, dog ears, options

FTT done 4/11 (by board certified dr). Also lipo to abs, hips, flanks. Prior to surgery I had uneven results from lipo work by non cert dr. That being said, I know I wasn't a perfect canvas but I'm still not loving the TT. My scar has been commented on unanimously for height, placement, shape. Have dogears both sides. Pubic area raised 2". The hips, esp my right, is uneven and almost like it was overlooked in surgery. Would love opinions on next step to make things as symetrical and aesthetic.

6 answers to 10 Week Post Op and Still Unsure About Result

Tummy tuck revision

Based on your pictures it is clear you will benefit from excision of the “dog ears” (bunching up of tissue on each side of the tummy tuck scar). Other issues, such as scar height/placement may be improved down the line (approximately one year postoperatively). Keep follow-up and communication with your surgeon. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck revision.

The dog ears should be revised first. The scar position is not going to change, however the appearance of that scar should improve dramatically.

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Timing for tummy tuck revisions

I usually wait about 3 months before performing any revisions. Having said that, many smaller revisions such as dog ears, can be done before this time under local anesthesia right in the office. see video

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck and "dog ears"

You need a scar revision to fix the "dog ears". The level of the scar will be difficult to move however. Allow this to change and fade for up to a year. You may fade well and it may not be an issue.

David Nicholas Csikai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck scarring

Cutting out the dog-ears can be done in the office and will help your result. The color of the scar will lighten over the course of a year. You may want to place a silicone gel over the scar to hasten its maturation. Once the scar is matured, then you can see if you want it lowered. All the best, Dr. Lille

Sean T. Lille, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Improving a tummy tuck result

The first thing you should do is to get the dog ears fixed because these won't resolve on their own. The scar is what it is and connot be substantially moved. So, get the revision, get a flat tummy and then give it 1 year of scar massage to see where you are. Good luck!

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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