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Results Fading 5 Months After Full TT and Lipo

asked 1 year ago by SpringdaleGirl in Springdale, AR
Latest answer by Richard J. Wassermann, MD, MPH
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Tags: longevity, results

I had a full t.t. w/ lipo of stomach and sides of hips 5 months ago. 4 weeks ago I noticed that my stomach began to get more elastic and also seemed to be quite flabby(I could grab two handfuls of fat/skin).Now,I have to suck in when bending down or sitting or else it rolls.I have been watching what I eat, exercising regularly to try and tone while working abs to get it to firm up. Why am I having to firm up a tummy tuck? If I'm not sucking in, it's relaxed and sticking out!Weight is down 5 lbs.

5 answers to Results Fading 5 Months After Full TT and Lipo

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Fading results after tummy tuck

You have had a nice result after your tummy tuck.  A great deal of extra skin and fat have been removed, and the deep fascia has apparently been tightened. Tummy tuck surgery tightens the deep fascia the most it can, removes as much loose skin as is reasonable, and usually fat at the same time.  That's all it does.  The rest is up to the patient.  To get your optimal result, you will want to get your physical conditioning and dietary restraint to the next... more
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

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Diminishing result after Tummy Tuck

It appears that you have had a significant improvement after the tummy tuck.  Tummy tuck can be a non specific term, but it appears as you describe it, that you have had a full lipoabdominoplasty or as some describe it,  an anterior torsoplasty.  Given that description, it is likely that you had some degree of muscle modification.  If you have maintained healthy exercize and dietary habits and have lost an additional five pounds since your surgery, it is possible... more
Richard J. Wassermann, MD, MPH

Columbia Plastic Surgeon
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Results Fading 5 Months After Full TT and Lipo

Thanks for the photo series and great description of your history. I'm at a loss to explain over the internet without an in person examination. My guesses are poorly done surgery, weight gain, no muscle repair, or a combination of these. Though you deny weight gain. I recommend obtaining in person second opinions. From MIAMI 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Results

Without examining you in person, it is hard to comment specifically on your results.  However, tummy tuck / abdominoplasty results should be long-lasting.  It may be the case that your surgeon excised (cut away) as much skin as was safe to perform at that time.  Also, it looks like you may have had a rectus plication (tightening of the muscle fascia), but unknown without seeing you in person or reviewing your operative record.  At this point, I would suggest giving it a... more
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Result is fading five months after tummy tuck

Your photos do show substantial gains from your tummy tuck procedure, though after five to six months we do expect the abdomen to soften and move naturally. Intra-abdominal fat, muscular tone, and posture, and skin elasticity all recontribute to abdominal contour. To make your good results even better fitness must become a way of life. To look slim and athletic you must be athletic and the rest will happen. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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