Vertical Loose Skin/loose Stretch Marks After Tummy Tuck?

It appears that you have a nice result for being just two weeks from your tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). The excess skin you are referring to, is likely secondary to the amount of central muscle laxity and spreading(diastasis recti) you had pre-operatively. By repairing this diastasis the waist is narrowed, but you still have skin which has not been narrowed. In extreme circumstances, a vertical scar can be added to a tummy tuck which is called a "fleur de lis" which directly removes this skin, though leaves you with a vertical scar and a "t" point which has difficulties healing. It looks like you will have a great scar and the central redundancy you are complaining about will likely flatten over time (3 to 6 months). I usually perform fairly aggressive liposuction centrally during the time of my tummy tuck (lipoabdominoplasty) which can help eliminate the need for secondary procedures and can help flatten the central area. I as well internal sutures which can accentuate vertical lines initially though flatten with time.

You look completely appropriate for 2 weeks out and you will likely have a great result.

I hope this helps.

Dr. Trussler

Thank you for your question and photograph. I do understand your disappointment but it is far too early to be concerned. The vertical folds should definitely improve with time. Generally it takes 3-6 months to really be able to evaluate tummy tuck results. Be sure to express your concerns to your plastic surgeon.

It would be nice to see a preoperative picture. As I can imagine you had a lot of distention of your abdomen. The stretch marks above your belly button are now below. I think you should wait a few months. Things may get better and you may be happy enough. The stretch marks are going to remain. A revision might be necessary to remove some excess fat by liposuction or if necessary a combination of liposuction and a vertical skin excision which will give you a scar between your belly button and pubis. Over all your surgeon has done a good job.