Amber I'm not a big fan of the mini tummy tuck. I think that many patients are disappointed with the mini-tummy tuck because they want the small scar, but this surgery can't really correct the major problems - like full tightening of the muscle layer, removing most of the... more
Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction final results?
I had a Mini-Tummy Tuck with Liposuction on the abdomen area slighty over a year ago. I am physically active and work out almost every day of the week. Right above my incicision, I have a small pouch or skin that is hanging.
Is this normal? Is this my final result? I was not able to go back to see my doctor as he retired, so I am not sure if I needed him to do anything else, or in time it will go down.
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8 answers to “Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction...”A: Final result
Amber, After one year your results are probably final. You may have some extra skin that needs to be removed. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for some advice on how to best remove it. In this economy it will be easy to find one giving free consults. Good luck!
A: That is your final result
Amber, A year after surgery, you are looking at your final result. It would be nice if you post a picture so we can give you more specific suggestions. However, if you have hanging skin, then you likely need another surgery to excise that skin. Smartlipo may tightly your skin slightly, but if there is... more
A: After a year things probably won't change
Usually after a year the results won't change much. Improvement can often be made with a little liposuction above the scar. Sometimes a scar revision might help if there is some excess skin. Either way, it doesnt sound like it would take much to improve the results.
A: Excess skin over tummy tuck incision's middle portion is unusual
Amber dall, Usually the skin above the middle portion of the tummy tuck incision is the tightest skin after the tummy tuck. Have you lost weight? If you lose weight after a tummy tuck the skin in this area can become loose. This small amount of skin can usually be excised and the skin tightened with a small... more
A: One year after mini tummy tuck, you have the final result
To amber dall, Hi! I would say that whatever you are looking at now is permanent. If you have hanging skin over your scar, that is not normal. You probably need a revision, which can be quite simple.
A: Probably time to get a new consultation
Since your surgery was over a year ago you can not expect much more improvement in you final result. If you are unhappy with the loose skin above your incision you probably will need a secondary but full abdominoplasty, tummy tuck. In my experience it is rare for a patient who has had children and wants their... more
A: "Mini" Tummy Tuck after 1 year
After 1 year "what you see is (most probably) what you've got. It would be best to arrange another consultation with a plastic surgeon and explore the possible options.
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