Tummy Tuck Revision: Q&A
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I had a tt #1 ten(10) years ago, but unfortunately the sutures came undone. I had tt #2 a year ago. 5 weeks after the procedure I developed Atelectasis and chronic cough. Again my sutres were torn. What are the chances of a 3rd tt being succesful.
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atlanta160
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Another Tummy Tuck
If I were you, I would really think about another surgery. Make sure you visit with board certified plastic surgeons who have LOTS of experience with abdominal surgeries and make sure you give them a good history of your previous surgeries. After discussing potential risks and complications of undergoing surgery again and knowing that you may not get the results you want AGAIN, if you like to proceed, do so.
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Failing tummy tuck
After having problems with two tummy tucks, I think it would be wise to take a step back. Your lung problems following your last procedure to me are most worrisome. Getting a good check up by your primary care doctor or a lung specialist would be imperative prior to committing to another procedure.
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Abdominal muscle plication failure.
I will assume the "torn sutures" are referring to the plication of your abdominal muscles. When this happens, it is generally from coughing or exercise during the healing phase. The history of atelectasis and coughing could definitely have contributed to this. As for the issue from ten years ago, it is more likely that you had further attenuation of the muscle repair from increased weight rather than any true "suture failure." Keys to prevention of atelectasis and...
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3 times and your out.
We will assume that the muscle plication tore apart , if this is true it would be difficult to see in any patient. A large area would have to come apart . Without an exam or at least pictures it would be hard to tell what you mean when you say the sutures came undone.
Things that could lead to the plication tearing would be poor nutrition, excess intra-abdominal fat or respiratory factors. These things are not likely or your surgeon if he or she is board...
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Third Tummy Tuck?
Hi Atlanta160,
I'm not sure I've heard of this and it doesn't sound like the rest of the "panel" has either. It is very disconcerting to hear that sutures tore at all, never mind twice. Of course, there are risks with all surgical procedures, and those include a disruption of anything that is sutured, whether the muscle fascia (rectus), deeper tissues or the skin. But twice? I'm going to assume that your surgeon was a board-certified...
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Tummy tuck
It's difficult to understand why your sutures were torn. Perhaps it was your fascia which tore. Your pulmonary problems must first be addressed before undergoing any other procedures.
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Do over tummy tuck
Having the sutures tear twice is extremely unusual. You should defnitely avoid strenuous activity if you have it done again.
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Tummy Tuck Become undone
Presuming that it is the muscle repair that has come undone, you have to ask yourself how much improvement you can expect from a third operation,and whether the risks and recovery warrant the expected improvement. I would certainly get several opinions before embarking on a third tummy tuck, Good Luck.
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Torn sutures after Tummy Tuck
You are describing rupture or tearing of your abdominal plication sutures. When done correctly, this is very rare. In fact, many of us use a double layer of sutures to help minimize this rare event. You said that this happened TWICE, which is even more rare. Possible you have a connective tissue disorder that is preventing the proper healing of this muscle repair. If you insist on another surgery, make sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon. In fact, see 2 or 3. ...
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Multiple tummy tucks
A failed surgery is very uncommon and two failed surgeries is even more rare. I would question whether there is some other underlying issue at play. Please make sure that you are being treated by a board certified plastic surgeon.
Good Luck.
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