Tummy Tuck for Overhang After an Operation?

Often after gynecologic surgery, there is an overhang over the incision. There is almost always a solution. For most women, this is a mini tummy tuck, if the problem is confined to only the area of the incision.
For problems of the entire abdomen indlucing extra skin and loose fascia, a full tummy tuck or a Hybrid tummy tuck (R) may give better results.
However, it is appropriate to consider a mini tuck rather than just a "scar revision", which tends not to address the problem fully.

Tissue that hangs from your mid-section may be removed with a tummy tuck, although whether it is a full or mini depends on the extent of correction involved. Photos would be helpful.

Thank you for your question regarding whether a tummy tuck is the right procedure to address your overhang after a previous operation. Based on your description, it sounds like the excess skin or "overhang" could be a result of skin laxity or weakened abdominal muscles following your surgery. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is designed to address exactly these kinds of concerns.

A tummy tuck could help by:

Removing excess skin and fat: If you have loose skin hanging over your abdomen, the procedure will remove that skin and give you a flatter, smoother appearance.
Tightening abdominal muscles: If your previous operation weakened your abdominal muscles, the tummy tuck can also tighten them, improving both the function and appearance of your midsection.
By examining your photos and considering your history, you seem like a good candidate for a tummy tuck if the overhang is significant and affects your confidence. It’s also important to be at or near your goal weight before surgery to ensure the best results.

I recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your situation and see if you qualify for a tummy tuck. They will be able to give you a personalized treatment plan and determine if this procedure is right for you.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen