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Can a Mini Tummy Tuck Stretch Back Out?

asked 9 months ago by Purplearms in Brisbane, 04
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: fascia, not working, reverse

After a mini tummy tuck, Is it possible for the sutures to stay in place while the fascia around it stretches back out? I have heard that this can happen, and if so, why does this happen and what can be done about it? My recent mini tummy tuck stretched back out but my sutures are still in place but the surgeon doesnt really know what to do about it.

3 answers to Can a Mini Tummy Tuck Stretch Back Out?

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Mini tummy tuck

Can the msucle stretch back out? Well the bigger problem with mini's is that the upper abdomen is often not treated and so qute commonly a bulge happens above the belly button.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Mini tummy tuck results?

Thank you for the question. I think you're asking if the muscle plication done can become undone- the answer is yes but not commonly. Just a few words about mini tummy tuck surgery in general might be helpful. In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Mini Tummy tuck stretching out after surgery

Yes it can, however unless you gain and lose a lot of weight or become pregnant this is unusual .
Michael L. Workman, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon

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