Risks of Repeat Tummy Tuck?

I am considering a second tummy tuck. Due to the extreme laxity of my stomach muscles after pregnancy, my dr was unable to fully tighten my them during the first procedure. While my shape is better, I have not achieved the flat stomach result that I want. My question is whether there are any additional risks in doing a second tummy tuck and whether it can cause the scar to be more noticeable?

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Risks of Repeat Tummy Tuck?

Laxity and separation of the tummy (rectus) muscles after pregnancy does NOT make it harder to bring the muscles together. If anything, bringing these muscles together is THE reason for performing the tummy tuck in the first place. Tightening these muscles together is crucial in restoring the abdomen to its "Pre-Baby" look and failure to do so is tantamount to throwing in the towel before the boxing match even starts. In a re-do tummy tuck, the separation of the skin and fat... more

Tummy tuck revision

I am a little confused as to why muscle plication/repair was not possible during a 1st procedure. Assuming no additional risk factors such as nicotine use and that you're working with a well-trained/experience board certified plastic surgeon I am not aware of any reasons why you should be at increased risk for complications during your 2nd procedure. The scar should not necessarily be more visible and may even be able to be lowered during your 2nd procedure... more

Repeat tummy tuck

Having to repeat a tummy tuck is occasionally nencessary but should not be planned. In many instances this is due to unexpected pregnancy.

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Risks of repeat tummy tuck

The risks increase by a factor of 2 due to statistics and averages (UGH math)! Also scarring can be worse. But these are informed consent issues to discuss with the surgeon. From MIAMI DR. B