When Would Tummy Tuck Revision Be Impossible?

It's been 7 months since my full tummy tuck w/ lipo on flanks. Very happy with results except for a few complaints. My tummy tuck scar, belly...

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Does the Patient Have to Pay for Tummy Tuck Revision Cost?

When a plastic surgery (abdominoplasty) revision is necessary, does the patient have to pay? I paid for a full Tummy Tuck, but the result I have...

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Need for a Second Tummy Tuck?

I had a full Tummy Tuck with Liposuction and hernia repair 6 weeks ago. I have left over fat and loose skin above my belly button. My plastic surgeon...

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Tummy Tuck Revision to Fix Belly Button and Bulge?

I am 5 months post-op from Tummy Tuck, diastasis recti, and hernia repair. Not only do I look the same as I did pre-surgery, but now my belly button...

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Is Revision Tummy Tuck Possible for Me?

I had Tummy Tuck three years ago to improve my looks and give me more confidence, but instead I feel I have allowed myself to be mutilated. My scar is...

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Tummy Tuck Redo to Fix Bulge and Belly Button?

I  had an umbilicus hernia repair with mesh along with diastasis recti repair. I feel that my stomach bulges in the area of the umbilicus,...

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Can Tummy Tuck Scar Be Lowered to the Pubic Area?

I had a full tummy tuck five years ago. I would like my scar to be lowered well into my pubic area (at least two inches lower) I have extra skin now...

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Fixing Previous Tummy Tuck Results and Post-pregnancy Belly

I had a full Tummy Tuck about 2 years ago, 9 months after I had twins via C-section. I was very unhappy with my results, because from the belly button...

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Would a Tummy Tuck Revision Improve Results?

Three months after my tummy tuck, I'm not happy. When I stand up it's fine, but if I sit down or bend over, the skin goes over my pants. Plus...

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How to Re-correct Muscle Seperation After Full Tummy Tuck?

I am 2.5 months post full TT. I just went to the walk in clinic today and the doc said I have a little bit of abdominal muscle seperation above my BB,...

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Can I Tighten my Tummy with Exercise, or Do I Need a Tummy Tuck Revision?

Even after a tummy tuck, my stomach still hangs when I bend down.  Is it possible to tighten my stomach muscles further with exercise, or do...

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Pregnant Again: Second Tummy Tuck Possible After Another Baby?

I had a tummy tuck 3 years ago and am pregnant again. Can I have another tummy tuck after this baby? What should I do now to keep the damages to a...

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Umbilicoplasty Revision for Slim Patient?

I recently had a full abdominoplasty with Muscle Repair. I'm 5'2 and 115 lbs. My plastic surgeon is board certified and is highly regarded,...

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Loose Skin 2 Weeks Post-op. Do I Need a Revision?

I had a tummy tuck two weeks ago but something went wrong. This is the picture of my belly. It looks really loosen and not thighten enough or thighten...

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2nd Tummy Tuck Needed for Failed Muscle Repair - Best Method?

I had a full tummy tuck 3 weeks ago. I have never seen a completely flat abdomen. I took pictures at 2 days post op and there was a slight bulge above...

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Can Scar Tissue from Plastic Surgery Cause Severe Pain?

I had a tummy tuck in April of 08 and my skin died so my Dr. did a revison in May of 08 to remove the dead skin. I still need a 3rd surgery, as he...

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Belly Button Revision After Tummy Tuck

I had a full tummy tuck w/ muscle repair, hernia repair and flank lipo 3 months ago. I am dissatisfied with my belly button. There isn't a hole,...

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Does a Tummy Tuck Revision Cost Less Than the Initial Tummy Tuck?

Even after a tummy tuck, my stomach still hangs when I bend down. Would a revision tummy tuck cost as much as my initial tummy tuck?

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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...

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Is It Safe to Have a Second Full Tummy Tuck?

I had a full tummy tuck 8 months ago. I still look like I am 4 months pregnant. I have to suck in my stomach. My PS tells me I will need to redo my...

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Tummy Tuck Revision?

I am 5'6", 115 lbs., had a mommy makeover 3 months ago after 2 c-sections. I am not happy with the size of my belly, it still looks much like...

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Reverse Tummy Tuck Vs Full Abdominoplasty

I've already had a mini tummy tuck, but still have a lot of laxity in the upper abdomen. Surgeon suggest reverse tummy tuck. If I choose this...

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Average Cost of Revision Tummy Tuck?

My scar is too high. Its like a frown as opposed to a smile! You can see it through clothes (fat above scar) I can't wear bikinis. You can see it...

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Chances of Complications / Dying During Tummy Tuck and Lipo Revision

I had abdominoplasty with lipo of abdomen, last year and i did fine. but my question is we are gonna redo this procedure plus liposuction of flanks,...

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2nd Tummy Tuck

A 36 yr old, had a tummy tuck done 6.5 weeks ago. Unhappy with the results as I went to see the surgeon 5 weeks post op, he performed a full tummy...

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Doctor Recommendations for Tummy Tuck Revision

I had a tummy tuck in April 2010. I had severe scarring and neuropathy, which is very painful even today. My physician suggest revision surgery but...

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Repair Separated Muscle Suture Endoscopically After Tummy Tuck?

I had a full tummy tuck in Feb 2010. On my 1 week ck up my upper abdomen was very distended, but I was having some constipation issues. Even after...

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Second Tummy Tuck

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...

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Why is my Tummy STILL Not Flat After 2 Surgeries? Re-Do?

I had a full tummy tuck in Oct of 2009. Because I contracted MRSA and had to be reopened I got a scar revision in May 2010, along with some smart lipo...

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How Much Would It Be To Fix My Belly Button After Hernia Repair? (Photos)

I recently had a hernia repair done in June. I had an outtie belly button my whole life and now that I have had this repair done, the surgeon did...

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Can a 30 Min Tummy Tuck Revision Fix This?

I had mini tummy tuck 5 months ago. I still have a bulge above the scar, have dog ears and the scar is higher on one side than the other. Does this...

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Umbilicoplasty to Reduce Large Belly Button After Tummy Tuck?

6+ months ago i had a tummy tuck and hoped to keep it between me and my surgeon. The TT was perfect, however, my belly button is now a walking...

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Would Insurance Cover Redo Tummy Tuck After Accident Ruined Results?

I have been in a serious auto accident about 7 months ago. I was rear ended while I was at a red light. I have serious injuries. It felt like a laser...

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How to Fix Bad Tummy Tuck Result? (photo)

I thought I was getting a complete TT. Woke from surgery with what looks like a mini with a long scar. Doctor did lower muscle repair.I had 3 old...

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Should I Have a Tummy Tuck Revision?

I had a FTT in July 2010. I had a seroma after the drains were removed. It was drained by needle aspiration x 3 weeks. Then I developed an abscess...

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Second Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?

After having six children, I had Tummy Tuck on 2/23. Now when I bend over, my tummy hangs. I also have loose skin below belly button. While standing,...

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How Can I Get Rid of Dimples Above Belly Button After Lipo?

In 2009 I had a mini tummy tuck because my problem area was loose skin and fat in the lower abdomen. My upper abdomen looked fine. But after the mini...

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Can I Combine my Tummy Tuck Scar and C-Section Scar?

I had a full tt about six years ago and have always been unhappy with my scar. It seems to high and has a little puff to it. My belly button looks...

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Tummy Tuck Revision: Will Mesh Help?

I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair over a year ago. My tummy still measures the same if not more than it did preop! I haven't gained...

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Full Tt W/ Muscle Repair - Problem with Vertical Scar and Bulging Above Scar?

6/12 months since my full tt w/ muscle repair. The scar tissue underneath the old belly button vertical scar has attached to the underlying muscle,...

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Full Tummy Tuck After Mini Tummy Tuck?

I had a "mini" tummy tuck approx.3 yrs ago. My belly button was not "revised" in any way & my scar is almost from hip to hip....

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Chronic Pain Years After Botched Abdominoplasty

My fiance's mother had a botched abdominoplasty nearly 5 years ago. She has a great deal of scar tissue, she feels like the muscles are twisted...

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Concerned with the Appearance of my Belly Button After Full Tummy Tuck, Revision

I had a tummy tuck back in November with a reputable Sacramento area doc. I was immediatly concerned with the look of my new belly button(flat and not...

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Still Have Lose Skin 18 Months Post-Op-. Will The Revision Help?

I had a FULL TT done 18 months ago. I am not happy with the results as i still have some lose skin. I'm going for a TT revision next week, but,...

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Will Revision Tummy Tuck Remove The Excess Skin Left Over From Previous Diastasis Recti Repair??

I am 8 weeks post op from full abdominoplasty with diastasis recti repair and umbilical hernia repair. My surgeon is surprised at the loose skin over...

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Options for Revision After Full Tummy Tuck

What was supposed to be tightly pulled skin with possibility of low t-scar became this: lax skin and high scar. I will need help to fix this - what...

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What Would a Second Tummy Tuck Scar Look Like?

I had a full tummy tuck 5 months ago but i have some extra fatty skin on the left side above the scar, the right side is perfectly flat but not the...

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10 Week Post Op and Still Unsure About Result

FTT done 4/11 (by board certified dr). Also lipo to abs, hips, flanks. Prior to surgery I had uneven results from lipo work by non cert dr. That being...

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Consultation Fee for Revision Tummy Tuck?

Why do most doctors charge consultation fee after knowing that I had a tt done a year ago, even before I arrive in their office and they advertise...

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How Many Times Can a Revision Tummy Tuck Be Done?

How many times can a revision tt be done after the original ttuck was performed

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How Soon After a Tummy Tuck Can I Get a Revision?

I recently had a full tummy tuck just over 7 weeks ago. I know this is still early and there is still swelling. However, there is an overhang in front...

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Risks of Repeat Tummy Tuck?

I am considering a second tummy tuck. Due to the extreme laxity of my stomach muscles after pregnancy, my dr was unable to fully tighten my them...

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Second Tummy Tuck to Remove Stretch Marks Below Belly Button?

I asked a previous question about a second tummy tuck to remove stretch marks and got answers back about the stretch marks arent revisable because...

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Revision After Vertical Tummy Tuck?

5'4" and 165 lbs. 3 weeks ago I had a full tummy tuck with the additional vertical incision. I don't think my doctor removed enough...

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Bulge in Upper Abs and Pubic Area 7 Months After Full TT with MR, Do I Need Revision? (photo)

I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair 7 months ago and i still have upper ab buldge and pubic area buldge i also have a indention on my tummy...

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EKG Results, HR 56. Will This Interfere w/ Tummy Tuck and Lipo Revision?

I had EKG and it said my heart beat or rate was 56. Slow i guess but would that interfere with my revision of tummy tuck and liposuction of back,...

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Doctor Recommendations for Revision Tummy Tuck

Do you have Board Plastic Surgeons who specialize in Tummytuck revision specifically?

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Swelling or Extra Skin 6 Months Post-op?

Had a tummy tuck 6 month ago & I will be going to my 6 month appointment in a wk so wanted to see if I can get your input. I feel very swollen...

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Is There a Higher Rick of Necrosis when a Revising a Tummy Tuck?

I had a tummy tuck 6 months ago and not satisfied with the results. I will be having a revision (more lipo and taking off remaining loose skin). Is...

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If I Have Already Had a Mini-tummy Tuck, Can I Still Have a Full Tummy Tuck Several Years Later and Get a Good Result?

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Is my Scar Revision Swelling Normal?

I had a mini TT in 2009 and was un happy with how high the scar was and my dog ears. i recently had a scar revision/ dog ear revision where my PS cut...

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How can I Ensure Good Results from My Tummy Tuck Revision for Bulges?

At 10 days post-op from a full tummy tuck, my doctor removed my bandages and drainage tubes and immediately commented that I would need a revision...

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Please Help Me with What Do I Do About This 1 Inch Thick Tummy Tuck Scar? (photo)

Had a tummy tuck on 10/18/10 and a revision to the tummy tuck to lower the scar on 4/4/11. Wanted to wear a low rise bikini bottom as I told doc all...

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7 Months Post Tummy Tuck, Do I Look Like a Candidate For a Revision? (Photo)

Had a tummy tuck to remove excess skin in Jan 2011 with lipo. Now I'm noticing more and more excess skin as well as a midline bulge (which had...

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5 Months Post-op Abdominal Wall Plication & PS Stated Needed Revision.

I am an extremely fit ( 5'8" 115lbs) mother of 3. Had a hysterectomy, full muscle tightening, & herniated umbilical repair. 1st wk post...

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How to Fix Failed Recti Muscle Repair? I Am Bulging to Lower Right.

I had tummy tuck, happy with results. However, had pulmonary edema in recovery and could not stop coughing and struggling to sit up to breathe. Later...

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Having a Full Tuck After a Mini Tuck, What Can I Expect? (photo)

I had requests for pictures. So I'm going to repost those and ask my question again. I had a mini tummy tuck on September 26, 2011..which I opted...

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Upper Ab Fat

I am 18 weeks out from my TT and lipo. It is obvious, now that most of the swelling has subsided, that left behind on the upper abs is a fat deposit....

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Thin, Unhappy with Full TT Still Have Loose Skin...vertical Revision?

I am thin but had a blown out tummy after large babies. I had a Full TT about 10 months ago By a very reputable surgeon in BH. I still have loose skin...

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TT Revision-right Side Torn

Right after surgery, about 3 dozen stitches popped on right side, undoing the rt. side tranverse plication. (Due to 7-day severe, immediate...

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Do I Need a Second Tummy Tuck? (21 Year Old Man)

At the age of 15 I was 304 pounds.Now my weight is 171 pounds,5.8f tall.3 months ago I had my op.My skin was not in a horrific situation(I've seen...

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Second Revision of Umbilicus Was Unsuccessful... Looking for Treatment Options (photo)

I just underwent revision #2 to my BB(I had full TT in Nov 2010) I have no subcutaneous fat in my abdomen and my PS has not been able to achieve any...

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Complications After Revision Tummy Tuck

Revision on Tummy tuck,lipo on flanks, back. I had this done before but i still have this major bulge above my pubic area and my sides are uneven. Im...

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Does It Look Like I Am a Revision Candidate? (photo)

I am 1 year post op, i am unhappy with my results, my tummy is still full and I have skin i can grab when even ever so slightly bent over. I do...

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Post Tummy Tuck Revision

I had a FTT 7/2010. I underwent a revision on 6/10/11. My drains were removed for the original surgery 8 days post op. At which time they were putting...

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