I had my surgery in 2013. 2 months after my 3rd child who was delivered by c-section. If I knew then what I knew now I would have done more research. I ended up with skin necrosis which left me with a horrible scar. During a consult from another dr for a breast reduction he stated my previous dr did not do the muscle repair above my belly button and only below. This gives me a very bloated look at all times. I'm hoping I have enough skin for a TT revision with no complications and better scar
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Dear md73,
a history of previous necrosis doesn't mean that you will get new necrosis if you get a new surgical procedure. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more...
If it has been at least several months since the original operation, you should be able to convert to a full tummy tuck after having a mini with umbilical float. There is a risk of healing problems, and it is possible that you may have a small vertical scar, but it seems like the best choice for...
Dear GreatnessJ,
it is hard to tell how will your body react once you become pregnant. There is a chance that you will need a revision tummy tuck in order to improve your shape. If you have any concerns, I suggest you to discuss them with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett,...
