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Will a Third Tummy Tuck Surgery Be Necessary?

On #1 abdominoplasty, I expected a full abdominoplasty w/MR, new belly button.. but all the surgeon did was pull everything down so my wrinkled belly button was still there but lower and I had a crevice between my belly button and my incision, looked like a butt crack in front. #2 surgery to fix the crevice and smooth it out but basically redid abdominoplasty w/MR. Stomach feels like my guts are crammed up under my breasts and sewed into place. At hysterectomy, GYN said I had metal staples in there?? When I have bloating, I bloat up under my breasts.

After two tummy tuck surgeries, it still doesn't feel right. Is there anything I can do to fix this?

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22 Doctor Answers | Asked by deedaydreamer in Anon

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Third Tummy Tuck: Unusual

The complexity of your situation can not be addressed without review of your prior operative reports and even discussion with your surgeon, as well as consultation with you and physical exam. Sorry for your difficult experience. Get the second (or third) opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon with a reputation for performing abdominoplasty.

3rd tummy tuck would be unusual

It's unfortunate that your expectations were not met and/or the anticipated results were not made clear by your surgeon. You can end up with a small vertical incision between the belly button and the lower horizontal incision if you do not have enough skin that can be removed between the original belly button and the lower abdominal incision. Most surgeons will discuss this with you preoperatively, as another option is to "float" (or disconnect) the belly button stack... more

Revisionary Tummy tuck

Your case if very complex. You need to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in tummy tuck surgeries and who can show you results as well as discuss your options with you "confidently". Really, you need someone to examine you - doing it online is not a good choice.

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Abdominoplasty satisfaction

Abdominoplasty is one of the most sought after surgeries in plastics with one of the highest rates of patient satisfaction. The best odds of achieving a great result are at the time of the primary procedure. When revision or secondary work is involved it is complicated by scarring and altered anatomy. Thus, it is extremely difficult to achieve excellent results. Nevertheless, there is still hope that you can achieve your goals. It would be wise to seek the... more

Fixing tummy tuck

Your situation is complex. Whether or not it can be improved is impossible to answer online. Seek several opinions from Board Certified Plastic Surgeons experienced in abdominoplasty.

A third tummy tuck surgery is not typical.

You have had a very unfortunate series of events/surgeries. From reading your information it sounds like your surgeon was to aware of what you wanted, and you were not aware of what your surgeon was planning. It is very important to communicate well with your surgeon. If for some reason this hasn't taken place on two occasions, you may want to seek another opinion to see if you can communicate better with another surgeon.

Seek another opinion

It is impossible to tell what you might need to remedy your situation without a consultation in person. But there may be options for you.

Tummy tuck revision

I am sorry to hear about your ordeal. It certainly sounds as though you had a "mini" tummy tuck first followed by an "full" abdominoplasty with muscle repair/plication second. With a muscle "repair" the goal is to return the rectus muscles to their youthful position (typically where they were before pregnancy). Care must be taken not to over-tighten the muscles. It sounds as though your issues are mainly with the plication. A revision is definitely possible and... more

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Tummy Tuck revisions

Best option for you is to seek a second opinion. Look for a board certified Plastic Surgeon who is known for his or her abdominoplasties. Sounds like you should be properly examined to determine how a revision tummy tuck, if at all, would make you better.

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Tummy Tuck Revision: Q&A