I had a full tt with muscle repair and liposuction 1 yr and a half ago. Scar excision 6 months ago. For the scar revision, I believe he went in and took out some scar tissue but no more lipo was done. I chose my surgeon specifically because he did a "state of the art" no drain tt and also specified he took extra steps to ensure my pubic area would be lifted and flat. I just want a smooth transition. Is this possible? Should my surgeon fix this?
February 5, 2015
Answer: Depression of the scar after tummy tuck. In your photos you have a high area above and below the scar. Liposuction can lower these areas. The scar band under the depressed area can be released, using a tool called a pickle fork. Fat grafting can then be done to elevate the depression and keep it from sticking down.
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February 5, 2015
Answer: Depression of the scar after tummy tuck. In your photos you have a high area above and below the scar. Liposuction can lower these areas. The scar band under the depressed area can be released, using a tool called a pickle fork. Fat grafting can then be done to elevate the depression and keep it from sticking down.
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January 27, 2015
Answer: What can be done to improve the step off appearance? Would like a smooth transition. Do I need another TT? It is difficult to comment accurately without a physical exam, however based on the photo you provided a revision surgery is needed to correct the problem. Also, based on your photo- it does not appear that you had a full tummy tuck based on no scar around belly button... In my opinion--In order to achieve the best result possible a full revision tummy tuck is needed.
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January 27, 2015
Answer: What can be done to improve the step off appearance? Would like a smooth transition. Do I need another TT? It is difficult to comment accurately without a physical exam, however based on the photo you provided a revision surgery is needed to correct the problem. Also, based on your photo- it does not appear that you had a full tummy tuck based on no scar around belly button... In my opinion--In order to achieve the best result possible a full revision tummy tuck is needed.
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