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

Thank you for the question. It is hard to definitively say anything without photos or a proper exam. You are very early in your post operative course. I would continue to see your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. They will help you through the process. Typically there is significant swelling, which gets better with time. Scars typically look most red at 4 months, and then better at 10 months. Typically most would wait a year before doing a revision. Best to discuss this with your surgeon. Communicate with them your thoughts, and together your should be able to come up with a plan.

Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

I'd definitely wait a few months before even thinking the word "revision".

Firm areas in the lower abdomen can represent several things.  The most common issue is just some residual swelling (edema) in the lower portion of the flap, which will resolve with time...it may take another 6-8 weeks.

All the best,

You need to be patient.  The healing is very early in its progression and needs to be permitted completion.  I wouldn't consider a revision of any kind before 6 months.

Thank you for your question.

It is much too early to assess your final result.

At 7 weeks post op tummy tuck surgery, it is too soon to be considering revisionary surgery.  Your body is still healing and swelling is present. I would recommend that you wait at least 6-12 months to see the final outcome prior to discussing revisionary tummy tuck surgery with your surgeon.

I hope this helps.

It would be best to wait 6-12 months before considering a revision.  Some of the things that may concern you early on may resolve with time.

Hello,

Your result is in evolution at 7 weeks. It would be better of you waited 6-12 months to let it fully heal before considering anything else. You will get better results with any additional work you have by doing so.

 

 

Best Regards,

 

John Di Saia MD

Though I know it is difficult to try and wait this out, the changes you will see with time will be very significant. Performing a revision too soon after your surgery may lead to less predictable outcomes. 

You need to give more time.  Seven weeks is way too soon to start thinking about revisions.  Depending on your activity level and your compliance to compressive garments, you are likely experiencing some postop swelling.  Please be patient, talk to your surgeon about your concerns, and wait at least 4-6 months before considering any revision surgery if needed.  Best of luck

Give it some more time. At seven weeks you will still have considerable swelling and any attempt at revision this early after surgery would be a bad idea. Allow 6 months of healing before committing to a revision. In the meantime do everything you can to help the scar heal as well as possible. 


Wear a compression garment to help minimize swelling

scar massage with Mederma Gel or the like

No sun exposure on the scar while healing


Good luck. You may be surprised by the improvement over time.