Am I botched? Is this my final result? (Photo)

It appears that the previous procedure resulted in insufficient skin and fat tissue removal. A revision tummy tuck is recommended to achieve optimal results. This will include VASER liposuction, excess skin removal, and the creation of a new belly button. These refinements will help achieve a smoother, tighter, and more contoured appearance."

Dear Enthusiastic,

Thank you for sharing your pictures. This is not a good result. I'm sorry to say that. The most effective action you can take now is to revisit this with your original surgeon. If you find it explanations or proposed strategies are unsatisfactory I would see second opinions from board-certified Plastic Surgeon.

I wish you the best.

Sincerely,

Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS, MBA

ESJ Aesthetics

Thank you for your inquiry! Sometimes a seroma can form and cause the skin to stretch. We would love to meet with you to discuss your options. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you reach your goals.

Dear Enthusiastic691,

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 recommendations and advice.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thanks for your question! I'm sorry you aren't feeling great with your outcome. I would suggest getting a second opinion in person to evaluate what your options are. That's your best bet. Good luck!

From what I can see, the scar seems a little close to the umbilicus. With significant skin laxity the skin may be difficult to tailor. The lateral view does reveal a fullness that would expect to be relatively easy to correct. I would sit down with your surgeon, review your preoperative (and postoperative) photos and discuss options on how to best optimize this. I have seen result like this, but usually performed by the general surgeon as a panniculectomy.

Thank you for posting your question here!My answer will be based on the limited information and pictures provided, for a detailed and personalized plan please consult with your plastic surgeon.I am sorry that you are dealing with this issue . the fullness at the lower part of your abdomen is unlikely to resolve by now , not having the advantage of a physical exam i cannot determine the exact cause of the fullness it could be retained fat/skin or a seroma ...etc, imaging studies can be helpful in making that determination , once that is made the issue can be addressed .I hope that helps, best of luck!

It seems you may need a revision to achieve your final goals. That fullness is either excess fat or perhaps a persistent seroma. This should be straightforward to determine with a physical examination. If you can except the rest of your results, you could probably eliminate the extra central fullness with a relatively small procedure. It would probably take general anesthesia.

Although we don't have the benefit of seeing your preop views, I would have to say the bulge that you have is not normal and should be investigated. Some kind of imaging study will help determine what needs to be done at this point. I would recommend an Ultrasound or CT scan to delineate what the bulge is from.
I would say at this point that there is a high likelihood you may need another surgery to improve things.

Hope that helps.

Hello dear! Since you have a bulge below your belly button after eight months, you will most likely need a revision tummy tuck to correct that area. Sometimes, initial results may not be completely ideal due to the way the skin and tissues adjust after surgery, especially if a significant amount of weight has been lost. A revision surgery may be necessary to remove the bulge or any remaining fat accumulation and improve the abdominal contour. You can contact us at 829-554-6062 to evaluate you and schedule your surgery.