I am hoping to have a tummy tuck revision towards the end of this year to lower the scar. I would be very happy if the scar were lowered by 1". When will I know if there is sufficient skin for a revision? Is being able to pinch the skin an indication of laxity? What is the recovery like and are drains required in such a revision? When will I be able to lift my 18 month old son?
August 28, 2017
Answer: Revision Tummy Tuck Hello,Unfortunately, your photo offers little help in making that determination. Please go see a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in body contouring. Like with primary tummy tucks, my preference for revisions include progressive tension sutures to optimize the upper abdomen skin tension, maximize skin redraping and movement (and therefore scar lowering potential), and avoiding drains. Keep in mind this is a total revision so that meaningful scar movement can be obtained. Best of luck!
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August 28, 2017
Answer: Revision Tummy Tuck Hello,Unfortunately, your photo offers little help in making that determination. Please go see a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in body contouring. Like with primary tummy tucks, my preference for revisions include progressive tension sutures to optimize the upper abdomen skin tension, maximize skin redraping and movement (and therefore scar lowering potential), and avoiding drains. Keep in mind this is a total revision so that meaningful scar movement can be obtained. Best of luck!
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August 28, 2017
Answer: Revision tummy tuck- is there enough skin to lower the incision Important questions are when you had the tummy tuck, where the incision is located currently, and if you have enough skin laxity above the incision. The photo unfortunately does not give any helpful information. If you are planning the revision with the surgeon who did your original tummy tuck, then you should go in for a followup to ask this question because it requires an exam to answer. If you don't feel comfortable staying with the same surgeon, then consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to see if you are a good candidate for revision and if the skin has enough laxity to accomplish what you are hoping for. Drains may or may not be required, depending on the extent of dissection. Activity restrictions will also depend on the extent of the surgery, but generally speaking the recovery is less than the original tummy tuck where the ab muscles are repaired.
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August 28, 2017
Answer: Revision tummy tuck- is there enough skin to lower the incision Important questions are when you had the tummy tuck, where the incision is located currently, and if you have enough skin laxity above the incision. The photo unfortunately does not give any helpful information. If you are planning the revision with the surgeon who did your original tummy tuck, then you should go in for a followup to ask this question because it requires an exam to answer. If you don't feel comfortable staying with the same surgeon, then consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to see if you are a good candidate for revision and if the skin has enough laxity to accomplish what you are hoping for. Drains may or may not be required, depending on the extent of dissection. Activity restrictions will also depend on the extent of the surgery, but generally speaking the recovery is less than the original tummy tuck where the ab muscles are repaired.
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