Tummy Tuck: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhy Do Some Tummy Tuck Patients Look Like They Have Something Tied Tight Where Scar is? (photo)
Why on some people who have had tummy tuck surgery does it look like there is something tight tied around their waist where the scar is even long after it has healed. It is not completely flat. I am going to have this surgery soon, but I really dislike how that looks. Is there a reason having to do with each individual body? Did the Dr. Do something to make that happen? I can find no answers anywhere. I would really appreciate help with this question. Thank you!
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Andi1379
in Illinois
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What Can I Expect After Tummy Tuck
You are asking a great question. Unfortunately the answer depends on a lot of factors. The first is the pre-operative appearance of the patient. If the patient has a thick amount of upper abdominal fat pre-op, they can have a mismatch with the amount of fat they have in the lower abdomen causing this appearance. The second is normal post-operative swelling. The photo you submitted looks like an early post-op result and this appearance may improve with time....
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Residual Skin or Fat after Tummy Tuck
The photo you provided is still early and has a great deal of swelling. This may produce an outstanding result if you were to fastforward 3 months. Some plastic surgeons produce very flat, very tight-looking results, whereas others are more conservative in the amounts of skin and fat they take out. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tucks each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Tummy tuck scar tightness?
I assume this is a picture you found on the internet and without knowing details about the procedure , length of time after the procedure, or examining the patient in person it is impossible to provide you with a meaingful answer. It is our experience with tummy tuck that the lower abdomen should be flat adjacent to the scar and that scars fade with time. Without the above info or being able to examine the patient , the fullness superior to the scar may be do...
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Appearance of scar after tummy tuck
Each individual patient is a unique case and it is difficult to determine your result without a full examination. In the photo which you show, the two most common reasons are the discrepancy in underlying fatty and soft tissue beneath the upper abdominal flap from the lower abdominal flap above the groin/pubis. If there is such discrepancy noted preoperatively or intraoperatively, liposuction or direct excision of additional excess fat to remove the excess tissue and create an...
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Fat Discrepancy
You have made a very good observation. There is a difference in the thickness of fat on the upper flap as compared to the lower flap. This occurs naturally but can be adjusted. Defatting the upper flap either directly or with liposuction can enhance the final result. All the best.
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Tummy tuck scars
While this is a great question, many answers contribute to the ultimate answer - every body is different. Surgical technique, liposuction, underlying health, body shape, associated surgery, genetics... all play a part. Sorry, but get an individual evaluation and that will help best. Good Luck
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Scar after Tummy Tuck
There are two reasons the abdomen bulges above the scar and the scar looks tight after tummy tuck. First, the lower abdominal muscles may be loose. These should have been tightened during surgery. Secondly, the abdominal fatty tissue may have been thicker than the lower tissue to which it is being attached. If this is the case, then the upper tissue should have been liposuctioned at the time of surgery to make the two match.
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Tummy Tuck Scars
All patients heal different. The Tummy Tuck scar is usually from hip bone to hip bone. Your Plastic Surgeon will want to see you on a regular basis to monitor the scar, so that it does heal well. You will need to keep it out of the sun while healing. A scar is still healing if it is red or pink. The younger you are, usually the longer it takes for the scar to fade. Young people have grown hormones at work, and can make thick scars. It is very...
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Contour transition across the tummy tuck scar
The reason has to do with the thickness of the two layers of tissue above and below the scar. In this patient there is more fatty tissue above than below, which is somewhat typical. Her scar is not faded yet either, so it may accentuate the look if it is still tight. The look can be improved by doing some liposuction to thin the upper layer later on, if it is displeasing. A weight as close as possible to your ideal weight before undergoing the surgery will help too
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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