Deflated Look After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

I had a Mini Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, muscle repair (no drains) 2/13/09. I am 5'6" 118 lbs before and after tx. I am concerned about my results.

My PS said I developed seromas but keep in mind that he used NO drains PO (post op) on me and I was aspirated 3 times PO.

He said the seromas are the reason for my "deflated balloon look". Is it too soon to talk revision? If it is, when can I have the revision done?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by SilliGirl in Poteau, Oklahoma

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Full or mini tummy tuck?

In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present consultation. For example, the area of skin excised is quite small. The abdominal wall musculature is addressed below the umbilicus leaving the upper number wall potentially lax. The appearance of the umbilicus is not necessarily... more

Revision mini tummy tuck

If you will need a revision, it is a bit early to do so. You have to let things heal. This may take up to a year.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Revision after mini-tummy tuck

I would recommend that you wait one full year from the time of your surgery to have a revision of a tummy tuck. The main reason is to ensure the blood supply to the abdominal skin and tissue has normalized and to prevent any would healing complications. Also, this time allows the scar tissue to fully mature and soften, making a revision technically easier to perform. Make sure you are examined by a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to determine if you are in fact a candidate for... more

Probably too early to consider Mini Tummy Tuck revision

This sounds reasonable. However, you did not specify where you are in the recovery process? IF you are 1-3 weeks after surgery, then it is definitely too early to consider revision. IF you are 3 weeks to 3 month, it may be too early. IF you are more than 3 -4 months and the skin is loose, then a revision may be required.