Wrinkled skin after Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

I had surgery 8 1/2 weeks ago (2/13/09): mini Tummy Tuck with muscle repair (hernia) and Liposuction. The surgeon did not use drains. I started out 118 lbs, 5'6", 28 years old. My surgeon said that there is a "50/50" chance the wrinkles will go away. The surgeon did not move my belly button. I am really concerned about the way I look. I expected to have a nice, smooth, flat tummy after surgery. My side view also still shows a bulge.

4 answers to “Wrinkled skin after Mini Tummy Tuck...”

A: Wrinkled skin post Liposuction and Mini Tummy Tuck

By Scott W. Mosser, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Since you are only two and a half months post-surgery, the excess skin you notice may continue to improve over the next few months. Whenever a patient is concerned with his or her post-operative appearance, I recommend having an in-depth conversation with the surgeon about what can be anticipated with... more

A: A full tummy tuck will restore your abdomen

By Lavinia Chong, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

You have a great figure but a lot of stretch mark damaged lower abdominal skin, which is notoriously unpredictable in its contractile ability after liposuction. If your objective is to have a "nice, smooth flat tummy", muster the courage to have a full tummy tuck. The length of the scar... more

A: Wrinkled skin after Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Dear Cori , I am SURE I will not be the only one who would state that you would have been a PERFECT case for a full abdominoplasty. It would have removed much of the damaged, stretch marked covered lower tummy skin, TOTALLY flattened the tummy and, depending on the technique utilized, if a High-Lateral Tension... more

A: Mini tummy tuck versus full tummy tuck

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

It is difficult to say at this point because skin typically takes a minimum of 4 months to contract. However, based on your current appearance and your relatively low set umbilicus, it is my impression and opinion that you could have an excellent result with a full tummy tuck.