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Mini Tummy Tuck Done July 17, 2012 Should I Be Seeing Better Results? (photo)

I had a mini tummy tuck with contouring and lipo on July 17, 2012. I have posted photo's- first 2 before the TT, next 2 is 10 days after, the last 2 is 26 days after. Should I be seeing better results? The left side if my stomach sticks out futher than the right side. When I sit down there is still a little flab above my incision. I was given a binder to wear and I wear around the clock, I only take it off to shower. Is these resultsnormal at this point?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by txanninokc in Edmond, OK

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Mini vs. Full Tummy Tuck

Based on your photos it appears that the best surgery for you would have been a full tummy tuck. A Mini Tummy Tuck addresses the skin laxity below the belly button. But, this particular surgery will not smooth out loose skin above the belly button. With regard to the separation or diastasis between the rectus or "six pack" muscles, the mini tummy tuck approach will only tighten the muscles below the belly button, not the muscles above. With this surgery, one may have some residual... more

Mini Tummy Tuck Done July 17, 2012 Should I Be Seeing Better Results?

Thanks for posting photos. Really help responding to your concerns. In my opinion based ONLY on the photos I believe the mini TT was a poor choice in your case. I would have recommend a full TT with a possible vertical component of the umbilicus area.

Mini Tummy Tuck

A mini tummy tuck will correct problems below the navel only. The preop photos illustrate abdominal wall laxity above the navel also, and it is not surprising that those are still present. As far as asymmetry, I can't see any on the photos attached, but this maight only be apparent on 45 degree angled views. When you are sitting, the abdominal tissue will buckle as the tissues are brought closer together. Be certain to discuss with your surgeon the areas of... more

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txanninokc
10 months ago

Thanks for your comments, it's pretty depressing that I was directed on the wrong direction. I left it up to the doctor to what needed to be done. So I will now have to go through a full Tummy Tuck if I want to see better results? Is it possible to do a full TT now after a mini?

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