Hello, I'm 33 and weigh 150 pounds, with a body fat percentage of 15, according to a recent DEXA scan. My highest weight was 260 in 2013. The two surgeons I've met with so far have recommended an extended tummy tuck and said they are hesitant to give me the larger scars from FDL and 360. This seems like the right call. One doctor also said that down the road, I might want to consider a wedge excision of the flanks. Do you agree? Does anyone have any additional advice? Thanks.
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Hello! Please, if you have the opportunity, update the information with photos, so that I can give you better advice and see closely the scar left by the last surgery. Keloids look like firm, hard, raised scars. They get bigger over time. Its color varies from slightly pink to very dark. Keloids...
Thank you for your photographs. I don’t believe any of the external skin tightening procedures are going to achieve the results that you’re looking for. I believe your absolute best result would come from a surgical revision, with the addition of a midline abdominal incision to correct your cen...
Dear Isaiah214,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...
