Uneven hips and tension after tummy tuck revision - is this fixable? (photos)

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Surgeon said he understood my issues and would resolve with revision, however, it seems the revision just addressed the scars and not the uneven hips. The orginal procedure unevenly pulled my abdominal skin resulting in very uneven hips and skin tension. View the vertical distance of beauty marks before/after pics. Surgeon said he agreed and would revise, had a great second surcgery plan, but I am still very asymetrical. Is this fixible? Am I missing something anatomically? TIA for advice!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ckumler,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went 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

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Your results look very good. The uneven tension is a difficult issue and may not be fixed.  The hip issues may be addressed with liposuction.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Your issue of hip dips is obvious. I recommend liposuction, but I am concerned you have limited donor fat, with Lateral BBL ultrasound guided injections with the combo of Radiesse or Restylane Lyft (both having high prime values) &/or Sculptra injection in a combination. I call this a Lateral Composite BBL. Fee $12,000. Best to virtual consult with....

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The human body is highly asymmetrical.
No one has a symmetrical body or a symmetrical face.
People are either right handed or left-handed. All the internal organs are placed asymmetrically.
Expecting symmetry after surgery is not a good idea since nobody is symmetrical before surgery.
It sounds like you’re surgeon it’s addressing your concerns. I suggest you continue following up with your provider who seems like he did a nice tummy tuck for you.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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