Full TT 6 Months Ago And Still Have A Pooch. Is This My Final Result?

asked 5 months ago by LeeLee1953 in Kitchener
Latest answer by Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
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Tags: 6 months post-op, final result, normal, pooch

There is still a pot belly below the Belly Button and I have to wear spanx and while I am very fond of my PS, I feel that I should have been flat after such major surgery. Above the BB is fine. Is this my final result?

5 answers to Full TT 6 Months Ago And Still Have A Pooch. Is This My Final Result?

Pott Belly after a Tummy Tuck

This is hard to say without a picture. In general, six months after surgery most results (whatever the outcome) are stable. Revisit with your PS to see if this was the best possible outcome based your pre surgical anatomy. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Lower abdomen "pooch" can be improved

Without an exam only general comments can be made. The lower abdomen is the last place for final swelling to subside after a tummy tuck and can take longer than 6 months. Persistant fluid (seroma) collection is possible and may be investigated with an ultrasound if clinically indicated. Skin that was tight immediately after the surgery may stretch more than expected after surgery and lead to some laxity. The fat layer may be too thick because your surgeon elected not to reduce this to give... more

Mathew C. Mosher, MD
Vancouver Plastic Surgeon

www.drmosher.com

Have you talked to your plastic surgeon about this?

Without photographs and more information it is impossible to tell why you continue to have fullness in your tummy. The only way to know what happened and if this is "normal" is to talk to your plastic surgeon and look at your before and after pictures with them. Although in most patients the lower tummy with flatten with tummy tuck, it is abnormal looking if it becomes "too" flat. Also, there are several post operative complications that could lead to... more

Daniel Sherick, MD
Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon

www.cprs-aa.com

Tummy Tuck Results?

Thank you for the question. As always, it is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment. Generally, the abdominal wall "pooch" after tummy tuck may be related to: 1. Swelling in the soft tissues. This may take several months to resolve and may worsen with increased activity or at the end of the day. Patience is required to allow for resolution of the swelling. The swelling occurs because of the... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Pooch after tummy tuck

Sometimes there can be a little residual fat below the belly button after tummy tuck. Sometimes it is just not safe to be too aggressive with getting it out at the time of the surgery or else risk a healing problem. It shouldn't be a big deal to have it improved with a little lipo. Most surgeons would not charge for a small touch-up like that though you will probably have to pay a small facility fee. Discuss calmly with your surgeon. I'm sure he/she would want to make you happy. more

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drschuster.com

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