Tummy tuck revision - how much can these 7 concerns be addressed? (Photos)

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Had boched lipo 4 years ago that left my tummy deformed. Same Dr. suggested Mini-TT to fix, but it only made it worse. My concerns: 1) irregularities all over tummy, especially on upper part; 2) horrible belly button with bad scar; 3) uneven waistline; 4) Portion of pubic area was cut with incision, making vagina looking fat; 5) Bulge protruding right above incision; 6) Terrible incision scar; 7)Possible diastasis. How much would a FULL TT with SMART LIPO, and MUSCLE TIGHTENING help 7 concerns?

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear Zumba Queen,
   Thanks for posting your pre and post operative pictures, though a side view picture would have been helpful. From observing your post operative pictures , it appears that at this stage a standard tummy tuck will be able to correct most of your concerns. It will give you a flat stomach, nicer belly button, narrower waists, flatter and more attractive pubic area and finally a better scar. Temporarily , you will still have some indentation from the previous liposuction, however , they will look much better and if you will lose weight due to the abdominal muscles tightening that will reduce the amount of food that you can eat and your sense of hunger , most likely they will disappear. 
   Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons( I have performed over 1500) who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive as described above.
                        Best of luck,
                                            Dr Widder
                                  widderplasticsurgery.com

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

A full tuck will address all your concerns. The only one I'm not sure about is your complaint of a 'flat vagina'; I think you're referring to the result of a high place scar above your pubic area. You will want a much lower scar for better aesthetics. What you don't want is anything other than a tuck; no lipo or smart lipo or vaser lipo. The surgery will be geared toward release of scar tissue and recruitment of upper belly skin to allow as much skin unfurling as possible, which will lead to as much smoothing as possible.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Based on your before photo it appears that liposuction alone would have given a nice result.  At this point I would visit with a few board certified plastic surgeons to hear varying opinions. From your photos a revision would bring improvement.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these photos, one would think of liposuction as a first option. Selective liposuction of the areas of irregularity, partially without suction, would create more even anterior/lower abdomen. Whether additional revision of BB and/or abdominal scar may be considered is every hard to say based on these photos. Good luck.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Mini tummy tucks are often a dissapointment especially in your case since it didn’t address the irregularities in the upper abdomen. You could consider converting the mini to a full tummy tuck. The result will be much better

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