Tummy Tuck Revision: Q&A
Ask a QuestionHow to Fix Bad Tummy Tuck Result? (photo)
I thought I was getting a complete TT. Woke from surgery with what looks like a mini with a long scar. Doctor did lower muscle repair.I had 3 old laparoscopy scars at end of BB. Scar was level with my skin, hardly noticble.Im 3 months out. The skin is pulled tight n the lap scar is stuck buckled inward. Makes me look like my BB is 3 inch slit or I look like a stab victim. When i button my pants or lay on my side it looks like butt cheeks on my stomach.Not what I expected. How to fix? 5ft3 115lbs
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beaches
in Philadelphia, PA
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You will have to decide what you want to accomplish
Hello,
Thank your for the question and photos. If you were to get a full tummy tuck at this point the location of your current belly button would be somewhere between your current belly button location and the pubic bone. This is the only way to lower the scar, tighten the abdominal wall, and rejuvenate the belly button. This does not have to occur right away and waiting longer for full healing will only improve the final result should you choose to pursue a...
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How to Fix Bad Tummy Tuck Result?
Although your preop photo is taken from a distance, it does not look like you were much in need of a full tummy tuck. In any event, did you sign a surgical consent for a full tummy tuck? Or just an unspecified "tummy tuck"? In any event, wait until you are at least 6 months after surgery, discuss your issues with your plastic surgeon and ask if there was some reason accounting for this miscommunication between you and your surgeon, and consider a second opinion.
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Fix for an Undesireable Tummy Tuck Result
It sounds like there was some miscommunication between you and your surgeon. On the other hand, your before photo suggests that you did not need, or were not a good candidate for a tummy tuck at all, except possibly some lower abdominal muscle tightening. The depression of the lap scar is a result of the tension on the skin in your lower abdomen. It will probably improve somewhat over time. It might be possible to revise in 6 months, but that probably won't make it much better.
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Tummy Tuck Results?
Sorry to hear about the less than satisfactory results after tummy tucks surgery. Obviously, you and your plastic surgeon had some form of miscommunication.
I would suggest that you wait as long as possible (one year. If possible) to allow for complete healing and resolution of swelling etc. At that point, revisionary surgery options can be discussed. Seek a second opinion if necessary ( even if for peace of mind).
Best wishes.
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Muscle repair
It's a little hard to tell from your photos. The absence if a peri umbilical scar would suggest you had a mini. This may have been done to avoid the scar around the belly button which can be visible in a two piece bathing suit. A mini tummy tuck can be converted to a full tummy tuck. You need to clarify the issue with your plastic surgeon.
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Tummy Tuck Revision
It's hard to tell from the pictures, but it appears that you will probably need a full tummy tuck to get rid of the issues that you don't like. The best answer is to be evaluated by a board-certificied plastic surgeon and come up with a plan that will make you happy.
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How to Fix Bad Tummy Tuck Result? (photo)
Very hard to advise based upon the photos posted. I recommend in person evaluations with at least 3 boarded PSs in your area. Good luck.
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Problems with Mini Tummy Tuck
From your photos - although it can be difficult to appreciate, your pre-op appearance did not look like it needed a full tummy tuck. However, a decision should be made between the MD and patient before surgery. Occasionally, situations arise that cause a surgeon to deviate plans in the best interest of the patient. I does appear that the scar is worsened in its appearance after the procedure, but it was present to some degree before surgery. Meet with your surgeon to discuss the options you...
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You were not a good candidate for full tummy tuck or mini tuck
I am looking at your before picture and try to find an indication for surgery and can not find one. You are not happy with the result because you were not a good candidate for full tummy tuck or mini tuck. You have some stretch marks on your lower abdomen ,but you were not a candidate for full tummy tuck. If you had extra skin ,your were a good candidate for floating the belly button and still that may help you with the pull on the belly button.
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Full versus Mini Tummy Tuck
I think it would be important to see a more close up before picture. Based on the before picture, it does not look like you need a tummy tuck, but on the after picture, I see stretch marks that would indicate that a tummy tuck procedure would be indicated. Additionally, if you needed muscle / diastasis repair (which may not be evident in pictures), a full tummy tuck would be required. I think it is very important to discuss your concerns with your surgeon to see where the...
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