I had a full Tummy Tuck with Liposuction and hernia repair 6 weeks ago. I have left over fat and loose skin above my belly button. My plastic surgeon offered to do some lipo and lower my scar, which will pull me a little tighter. I'm afraid this will not work because most of the lax skin is above my bb. I feel like only a second tummy tuck will get me good results. What do you think?
Answer: Tummy Tuck Revision in Los Angeles
You may still have residual swelling. I perform many revision tummy tucks and observation is often warranted. I would also suggest an abdominal liposuction procedure to enhance your torso. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Revision in Los Angeles
You may still have residual swelling. I perform many revision tummy tucks and observation is often warranted. I would also suggest an abdominal liposuction procedure to enhance your torso. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles
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Answer: Revisional Abdominoplasty Revisional abdominoplasty can be very difficult for a multitude of reasons. Corrective surgery should always be accompanied by a careful analysis of the problem so that therapeutic measures can be optimized. Obtaining a beautiful result from revisional abdominoplasty requires the correct assessment of the problem and appropriate surgical intervention. Although it’s impossible to adequately assess your abdomen without a physical examination, your picture strongly suggest the presence of large amounts of excess abdominal skin above the level of your umbilicus. Under these circumstances, resection of lower abdominal skin and liposuction of the upper abdomen wouldn’t solve your problem. In reality, it might even make to the problem more noticeable. In this situation, a complete abdominoplasty is probably necessary to correct your problem. It’s important that you discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon. If you’re uncomfortable with your surgeon’s response, a second opinion might be necessary.
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Answer: Revisional Abdominoplasty Revisional abdominoplasty can be very difficult for a multitude of reasons. Corrective surgery should always be accompanied by a careful analysis of the problem so that therapeutic measures can be optimized. Obtaining a beautiful result from revisional abdominoplasty requires the correct assessment of the problem and appropriate surgical intervention. Although it’s impossible to adequately assess your abdomen without a physical examination, your picture strongly suggest the presence of large amounts of excess abdominal skin above the level of your umbilicus. Under these circumstances, resection of lower abdominal skin and liposuction of the upper abdomen wouldn’t solve your problem. In reality, it might even make to the problem more noticeable. In this situation, a complete abdominoplasty is probably necessary to correct your problem. It’s important that you discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon. If you’re uncomfortable with your surgeon’s response, a second opinion might be necessary.
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October 5, 2016
Answer: Need for a Second Tummy Tuck?
If the picture is your post op result, then you need a major revision as you have excess skin remaining. It looks like more could have been taken off with the first surgery.
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October 5, 2016
Answer: Need for a Second Tummy Tuck?
If the picture is your post op result, then you need a major revision as you have excess skin remaining. It looks like more could have been taken off with the first surgery.
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February 26, 2016
Answer: Revision tummy tuck
Good afternoon!
from your photos is does appear that you have a significant amount of excess skin above your belly button. A full abdominoplasty would be the best way to eliminate that extra tissue.
I hope this helps
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February 26, 2016
Answer: Revision tummy tuck
Good afternoon!
from your photos is does appear that you have a significant amount of excess skin above your belly button. A full abdominoplasty would be the best way to eliminate that extra tissue.
I hope this helps
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August 29, 2018
Answer: Need for a revision tummy tuck
Hello. Six weeks after surgery the tissues are swollen and the final postoperative result isn't visible. You need to wait before considering additional procedures. Usually at least 3 months is necessary for the swelling to nearly fully resolve but it can often take 6 months or more. The safest thing to do is to wait for your tissues to heal before considering any additional procedures. If there is significant loose skin above the belly button then liposuction may not be the best option but it could give an improvement.
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August 29, 2018
Answer: Need for a revision tummy tuck
Hello. Six weeks after surgery the tissues are swollen and the final postoperative result isn't visible. You need to wait before considering additional procedures. Usually at least 3 months is necessary for the swelling to nearly fully resolve but it can often take 6 months or more. The safest thing to do is to wait for your tissues to heal before considering any additional procedures. If there is significant loose skin above the belly button then liposuction may not be the best option but it could give an improvement.
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