Would a Tummy Tuck Revision Improve Results?

Three months after my tummy tuck, I'm not happy. When I stand up it's fine, but if I sit down or bend over, the skin goes over my pants. Plus my belly button is horrible.

My dr (who is certified) says I look great, and if he re-does the tummy tuck it won't make any difference in my results. What do you think?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by kellusa21 in ma, usa

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Is tummy tuck revision warranted?

It's still too soon to tell whether you will derive any benefit from tummy tuck revision. Over the next several months, you will continue to experience some mild improvement in swelling and some mild tightening of the skin. Seeing how everything looks fine when you're standing upright, it's very possible that the appearance will continue to improve with bending. I'd also anticipate that the appearance of the scars will improve with the passage of time; most scars evolve from thick and red... more

Would a Tummy Tuck Revision Improve Results?

It can take 6 months or longer for all swelling and fullness to completely resolve, and of course much longer than that for scars to settle and fade. I would suggest waiting that length of time before considering a revision.

Revision Tummy Tuck

Thank you for your question. You are only 3 months post op surgery so I would ask that you give your body more time to heal, for the swelling to subside and the skin to re-drape properly. It can take up to 6 months (sometimes more) to see the final results. The scars improve with time and take 12-18 months to fully mature. I normally ask patients to wait until after that time period for a scar revision. Be patient and keep in close contact with your surgery and... more

When to do tummy tuck revisions

Hi Kellusa21 - After three months, your skin is still healing and you won't realize the final scars for 1 1/2 to 2 years. However, if you're unhappy about the excess skin it can be removed with a revision abdominoplasty. The recovery should be easier than the first surgery as it will involve less surgery.

Three months after a tummy tuck?

At three months after your abdominoplasty you are healing and recovering and i wouldn't consider a revision at this time. The belly button is still swollen and will almost certainly shrink more and look more natural with time. As well it is possible, depending on your natural (and unique) skin elasticity that the appearance of the lower abdominal skin will improve. That said, there may always be some slight fold or hang of skin when you bend over. Think of it from this perspective-... more