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Is It Unusual to Have Loose Skin 12 Months After a TT?

asked 1 year ago by Augusta8729 in Augusta
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 662 times
Tags: female, loose skin, normal

8 answers to Is It Unusual to Have Loose Skin 12 Months After a TT?

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Tummy tuck

It is not uncommon to have some loose skin after an abdominoplasty. The skin does swell after surgery and there is always some loss of elasticity.
David L. Abramson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Skin does eventually loosen after a tummy tuck

Tummy tuck removed excess skin and fat from the abdomen, tightens the abdominal (rectus) muscles, and shapes the waist line.  However no matter how tight the skin may be immediately after the surgery, over time it will loosen.  This is inevitable.  Skin is elastic, it stretches.  As you age the elasticity slowly fades away.  So when you are standing up you belly skin is stretched and looks great.  When you sit down, the skin is unable to fully contract and from... more
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

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Loose skin 1 year after tummy tuck--Is this normal?

Thank you for including photographs. It looks as if you have had a very nice improvement in your tummy area, but since you did not include pre-op photos, only you know just how loose and stretched your skin was BEFORE your tummy tuck. You have healed nicely, with good (minimal) scars, and now that a year has gone by, the initial tightness due to swelling has diminished as that swelling has gone away, and the skin that was more taut initially has softened and stretched under a year's... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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Loose Skin after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Yes, some “loose skin” is to be expected after tummy tuck surgery depending on the skin elasticity and the position that you are in. If the loose skin is significantly redundant and/or bothersome further excision may be necessary if it can be removed safely. I would suggest continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon to express your questions and concerns. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Loose skin one year after tummy tuck

Loose skin is relative after tummy tuck, and the degree of improvement, yes improvement, is best judged by your 'before' photo. Remember that tummy tuck was needed because of loss of skin elasticity, laxity, and stria or stretch marks. Tummy tuck will reduce stretch marks, reduce laxity, however elasticity cannot be repaired, and give you the impression of loose skin after a year of healing. Bending forward, or sitting will increase the looseness unless standing with good posture... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Loss Skin after Tummy Tuck

Without seeing before pictures, it is impossible to comment on the after pictures with specificity.  However, it does appear that you have loose skin and one year after the surgery, it is not going to get any better.  It would be best to address your concerns with your original surgeon.   Good Luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Is It Unusual to Have Loose Skin 12 Months After a TT?

Since you posted only post operative photos very hard without befores to see what improvement you obtained. My bet is you look great. So in that regard the expectation of no extra skin is not realistic. Please discuss with you chosen surgeon. From MIAMI 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty results

Every plastic surgeon is slightly different in their approach to abdominoplasty.  I like to be as aggressive at removing excess skin and fat as possible.  However, it is a never ending challenge to achieve perfection.  If we are too aggressive with fat/skin excision, then a wound-healing complication is very likely.  If we do not excise enough, then we are faced with physician and patient dissatisfaction.  I do note in your pictures (thanks for including them) that... more
Jason R. Hess, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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