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3 Months Post-Op TT, Good Results? Or What Would You Recommend I Fix? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by Rainbocarnage in Maryland
Latest answer by David Bogue, MD
Question viewed 246 times
Tags: excess skin, 3 months post-op, options, revision

I am 3 months post-tummy tuck (and upper chest skin excision) and while I am "happy" with my results for the most part, I feel like there is more that could have been done. Maybe I have unrealistic expectations? Maybe I just need to lose more weight (this was done after a 90lb weight loss). Would you advise me to be satisfied or pursue further revisions or additional procedures? Thank you!

11 answers to 3 Months Post-Op TT, Good Results? Or What Would You Recommend I Fix? (photo)

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3 Months Post-Op TT, Good Results? Or What Would You Recommend I Fix? (photo)

Based upon your posted photos your result is very good. Weight loss can help. Maybe breast surgery? But your are correct concerning realistic expectations.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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How about these this tummy tuck (photo)?

It doesn't get better than that. Think about breast augmentation-lift and possibly other procedures (including facial) if you're still not happy. In my opinion, you're maxed out on the abdomen.
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

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Great results from tummy tuck at 3 months

At three months your results clearly reveal a very nice and dramatic improvement in the appearance of your abdomen. You also need to realize that there is still some swelling present which can take up to a year to maximally resolve. In the interim, you can workout and lose weight as needed. If you later desire more contouring, then liposuction would be a reasonable consideration.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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3 months after TT

So far so good. Your shape looks so much better. Once all the swelling goes down you could always have a little more liposuction to your lower abdomen if it still is an issue for you.
Ronald Schuster, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drschuster.com

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3 Months Post-Op TT, Good Results? Or What Would You Recommend I Fix? (photo)

Please keep in mind that your tummy tuck was surgery, not magic. Your result looks very good and will continue to improve as the lower abdominal swelling resolves and the scar matures. I advise many patients that, in an ideal world, they would be a multi-operation project. That is, no matter what the surgeon is able to accomplish in a single procedure, some patients (and as someone who has achieved a remarkable weight loss of 90 lbs you would fit into this group) would... more
Eric Pugash, MD

Vancouver Plastic Surgeon

www.vancouvercosmeticsurgery.ca

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Post tummy tuck

I think you have a good result from where you started.. You can always improve things with further weight loss and toning. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck result

Your result is certainly reasonable given that only 3 months have elapsed since your surgery and that you had a massive weight loss. I think you will continue to see improvement over the next 6-9 months as well.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Results?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Congratulations on the results after tummy tuck surgery. I think you have achieved a very nice result and should send your plastic surgeon a thank you note. I would suggest continued patience. Generally, it takes many months for swelling to resolve after tummy tuck surgery and it may take up to one year (or greater) a complete skin redraping to occur. Don't be surprised if you are even “happier” at that... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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3 months post abdominoplasty - do I need a revision

I think you have a dramatic change in your overall appearance and shape. My recommendation is to continue with your current diet and exercise routine. Your skin will continue to contract and mold over the next year. You have an excellent result.
Rondi Kathleen Walker, MD

Washington Plastic Surgeon

www.walkerplasticsurgery.com

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Expectations after massive weight loss body contouring.

Overall, you have a very nice result. You haven't mentioned what your expectations were, but realize that surgery can only do so much. If you are not at your ideal body weight, then further weight loss can help with your overall figure. However, you may need revisional surgery to correct any laxity that occurs. It is not uncommon for a prospective patient to bring photos of models into the office and say, "I want to look like that." Unfortunately, many people don't realize... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Good tummy tuck results

The result shown in your photo is quite good for three months. The skin laxity correction has been dramatic and significant. Scars are new however the abdomen is now shaped and defined. Perhaps you should now persue exercise and self improvement with the new you. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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