Tummy tuck 11 months post-op, don't feel good with my results. Is this normal? (Photo)

It is very normal to feel a spectrum of emotions throughout the first year or two post op after tummy tuck. I always encourage my patients to come back and talk to me about dissatisfaction. Your surgeon will be able to assess you and see if the skin laxity that you have is normal. We all give back a little skin laxity in the post op period in order to move and live life normally.

Thank you for your question and sharing your concerns about the results 11 months after your abdominoplasty procedure. After examining your before-and-after photos, I see a noticeable improvement. Your abdomen has transitioned from a flat to a concave shape, which generally indicates a successful procedure and muscle repair. I'm sorry to hear that you're not entirely pleased with your results. I recommend having an open conversation with your plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and set realistic expectations for what the surgery can achieve. From a surgical perspective, however, your results look excellent.

It is hard to comment on the degree of your improvement without pre op photos, but your current photos show a very good aesthetic outcome. i would expect core exercises will help to maintain a tighter appearance, even when you are relaxed. A visit to your surgeon would be valuable for assurance.