Michael Diaz MD

I think it's always a good idea to get a second opinion. It will help you feel more comfortable with the plan your surgeon has offered you. It is likely that you may need the "T" incision. Waiting for all the swelling to subside will help your skin stretch to perhaps avoid the "T".

I'm sorry to hear that your recovery has been eventful. Sometimes there are wound healing issues with a tummy tuck. It's hard to say how long it will take to heal; it may be a few weeks or a month. When it heals more than likely you will have a thicker scar in that area. With time the scar softens and can potentially be fixed after about 6 months or so. I wouldn't be alarmed about being debrided 5 times; that is normal practice when there is dead tissue. The surgical cleaning helps speed wound healing. Talk to your surgeon. He/she will have a better understanding of your issues and how long it will take for the wound to heal. Don't despair. There is hope!

after reviewing your foto, I think your abdomen can be corrected with a full tummy tuck. I would wait about 6 months before redoing it. Having a mini-TT often doesn't burn bridges, but it can make the re-do a little more challenging. A full tummy tuck will correct the loose upper abdominal skin and the belly button. Because you already had a mini-TT there may need to be some adjustments in the technique. Have you talked to your surgeon about your dissatisfaction? I reccomend that you have a candid heart-to-heart with your surgeon; they may arrive at the same conclusion I did.