Normal to Have Loose Skin 8 Days Post TT? (photo)

I am 8 days PO TT and I am not happy at all so far with the results. My Dr tells me it's swelling and it will go down. But to me it looks like a lot of lose skin. Please let me know how much you think it's going to go down. I am post before and after pics. On the 7th day I went and had the drains taken out and a compression garment put on. I only take it off to bath and it goes right back on. Please help! I want to know if it will get flatter and will I have a normal looking belly button?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Rdy4chnge in Lower Alabama

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Residual loose skin after tummy tuck--this is NOT normal.

Your question belies your own observation and not-so-subtle worry that you did not have enough skin and fatty tissue removed to yield the results you wished for. Your observations and concerns are accurate, in my opinion. This is NOT swelling, and wearing compression will help healing but will NOT remove excess skin and fat. Your pre-operative photos showed significant loose skin and still-substantial residual fatty tissue, maybe after major weight loss (perhaps lap band or gastric... more

Fleur de lys tummy tuck revision will help you.

Hi. Just going by your pictures, you do not have an adequate result. You will probably need a revision in a few months. Either a body lift, or a tummy tuck with a vertical scar in the middle.

Abdominoplasty results at 1 week post op

A lot of people are concerned about their results after just one week of healing, and my ususal answer is that it just takes several months for a tummy tuck to heal. In your case, I am not certain that time is going to make you as happy as you might like. It certainly appears as if quite a bit of tissue was left behind that could have been safely removed. That being said, it all depends upon what you and your surgeon discussed prior to surgery. You will certainly look better in a few months... more

Loose Skin After Tummy Tuck

Hi, Looking at your before photos, I believe that you would have gotten better results if you were to loose weight achieving a BMI of about 23-24. Your surgery did remove excess skin for sure but to have a flat tummy required removal of more skin that may have not been possible without putting you at great risks. I am not aware of the details of your surgery so I cannot provide you with a definitive answer of why you have gotten such results. Your best bet at this moment is... more

Residual Fat VS Swelling a week after a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty?

The short answer to your question is - I don't know. From the pictures provided your BMI was in the high 30's if not in the 40's and you were not a great candidate for a Tummy Tuck. The post operative result is reasonable considering the starting point. I suspect what you are seeing is some moderate surgical swelling affecting the significant amount of fat you appear to have had before surgery. I would wait for it to resolve and embark on a strict regimen of excercise and a high protein... more