Am I a Candidate for Tummy Tuck Revision? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Am I a Candidate for Tummy Tuck Revision?

I had a mini tummy tuck in 06 after my 1st child. I thought I was done w kids bc it was a difficult pregnancy. I was not happy w the results. I had lumps, a flat, stretched out belly button, and my scar was MUCH higher than was agreed upon pre-op. I had little tags of skin sticking out of the scar. My dr couldn't care less post op & was very rude. I moved on. I remarried and had another baby in 2010, then developed an incarcerated umbilical hernia in 2011. Baby #3 came after that. Now what?

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Ziff82
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A full tummy tuck is likely what would provide the best result

Hello, Thank you for the question. Only a small segment of women are candidates for a mini tummy tuck. Most women who have had children are much better served by a full tummy tuck. Without photos or an examination I cannot provide more certain recommendation but I suspect a full tummy tuck will likely be your best option. All the best, Dr Remus Repta
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Am I a Candidate for Tummy Tuck Revision?

Without photos the answers will all be of moderate value to you. I am sorry for the outcome you had. Sometimes for a full tummy tuck there may be a reason to have an incision that is higher than ideal, but not so for a mini-TT. Good to have moved on! Although you don't comment on what has changed with the pregnancies, I will assume you have some loose skin that need to be addressed. Now, think about getting a consultation, be sure to express the issues that you had... more
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Abdominoplasty revisions

It sounds like you have several things going on. First of all, you didn't love the result of your first surgery. This alone may have been reason for revision. Now that you have had two more kids, it sounds like there may be even more of a reason. You may need a full abdominoplasty instead of a mini one to achieve your desires. I would suggest meeting with several board certified plastic surgeons, reading reviews about them to see if their patients have... more

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