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What Can Be Done to Fix Muffin Top 3 Months After Full TT? (photo)

So i got a full tt on dec 5, i go back next friday for another check up, what can i expect my doctor to do about my sides?..they look horrible i have a bad muffin top..Also i just started tanning again but i cover my scar up, an im still wondering would be a good nice to get my belly ring? ty for all the help

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12 Doctor Answers | Asked by ChristinaS in springfield, MO

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Muffin top after abdominoplasty

An properly performed abdominoplasty should address the contour issues of the entire trunk, not just the abdominal area. From your photo it appears that the the fatty tissues above the incision are not in proportion with the tissues below the incision. In my practice I perform concurrent liposuction of the entire trunk during the tummy tuck, in this fashion one gets esthetically pleasing, youthful and athletic look. You could benefit from liposuction of the... more

Muffin top after tummy tuck surgery.

You appear to have excess skin and fat at the ends of your tummy tuck incision. Although some swelling is likely a factor, this is unlikely to improve enough to make you happy. Liposuction and scar revision should be able to improve these areas.

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Treating upper hip fullness after liposuction

The pictures you have included suggest excess fat in the upper hips and excess skin at the end of the scar leading to a "dog ear" deformity. I would recommend discussing this with your surgeon. For me, it is not too early to consider dog ear revision and liposuction of the upper hips. Occasionally I will do the abdominoplasty and upper hip liposuction separately, particularly if there are other areas that are going to have liposuction as well. When the... more

Contour issues 3 months post tummy tuck

You are only 3 months out which is still early in the healing process so that you will still have a fair amount of swelling present. Nevertheless, it appears that you may still have some "extra" fat that might benefit from removal; there also appears to be a dog ear. You should voice your concerns with your plastic surgeon when you see him/her but I would give this at least 3 - 6 months more before considering additional surgery. If there is a residual dog ear, it could be... more

Tummy tuck and lateral fullness

Did you have liposuction on the flanks? You have some residual swelling, but also have dogears. I would give it a full six months, incorporate compression if okay with your surgeon before considering revisional options. Good luck.

Liposuction wil help the residual fullness laterally after TT.

Thank you for your photos, they are very helpful. You have fullness in your flanks after your TT due to either 1) Persistent swelling after surgery, or 2) Bunching of tissues at the end of the TT incision. Addition time and compressive garments may improve on this but likely you would benefit from liposuction of your flanks to reduce the volume there and to bring the contour in line with your flat abdomen. The TT corrected your abdominal problem but doesn't extend... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

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Boston Plastic Surgeon

Avoiding/Treating Muffin Tops in Tummy Tuck Surgery

For many patients considering tummy tucks, the fullness of the flanks should also be factored in as a total waistline assessment. Many tummy tuck patients benefit by simultaneous liposuction of the flanks to avoid the 'muffin top' deformity afterwards if not done initially. A tummy tuck affects only 180 degrees of the torso. Adding flank liposuction increases that to a 270 degree or more waistline effect. The good news is that it can still be done secondarily to get you... more

Conversion to extended abdominoplasty

It may be necessary at times to revise an abdominoplasty. Patients and plastic surgeons are rightly often concerned about the length of the abdominoplasty incision, and make every attempt to keep this as short as possible. This often results in overreliance on liposuction laterally (in the "muffin top" area, and inadequate direct tissue removal. As a patient I would voice my concerns to my BC plastic surgeon, who I am sure will discuss with you the... more

Possible residual muffin top after tummy tuck?

You are approximately 3 months after your tummy tuck surgery. Did you have any liposuctioning done of your waist during your tummy tuck? You may have residual swelling at your waist. When you visit your PS, please ask them to check your compression garments to make sure you are gettingthe proper compression of your waists. If with compression therapy, this area does not get any better, then you may need some liposuction to fine to the area. more

“Muffin Top” after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Although it is too early to judge the final results of your tummy tuck surgery it is possible that revisionary surgery may be necessary to achieve your goals. Treatment of the stubborn muffin top involves excision (lipectomy) of excess skin and adipose tissue. Liposuction surgery alone may leave you with loose skin and an unsatisfactory result. Although possibly not relevant in your case, patients who are undergoing... more

Muffin top three months after tummy tuck.

Thank you for your questions and your photographs. From your photographs at 12 weeks after surgery you do appear to have some fatty fullness in the hips. If you did not already have liposuction in this area it may be something to consider with your plastic surgeon if the swelling does not go down further. Some of this may still be swelling. Whether you're a candidate for liposuction will depend upon your skin tone. Your plastic surgeon can advise you depending upon your... more

Hip fullness after tummy tuck

You do look like your upper hip area remains a bit full. Even at 3 months out, you may have some residual swelling and wearing some light compression may help. If it becomes clear that the area represents excess fat, then liposuction to these areas may be warranted. Often times tummy tuck and liposuction of the hip areas can go hand in hand to get a completely smooth change of contour. A tummy tuck itself has less effect as you move out from your central abdomen... more