Hello and thank you for your question. The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. There may be a better option such as another type of tummy tuck. In order to make this decision, your skin laxity must be assessed with an in-person examination, as you may be tight in ...
This does not appear to be normal although the photo is not the greatest. Best to be seen in person by a surgeon to evaluate this. If your doc is out of town I would suggest calling local docs to see if someone will see you. If just allowed to heal on its own it will very likely scar poorly.
Surgeons vary in their practices. At our center we always give preferential fees to our returning patients. We apppreciate their trust in us and we show our appreciation in this manner. Good luck!