Has Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck gone wrong?? (photos)

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Is this a tummy tuck gone wrong. I was under the impression that I was going for an abdominoplasty. But post OP it looked like a mini TT. The skin is still loose and wrinkly and there's a overhang of skin at the left corner of the scar....which I don't think is going to improve. Feeling very upset and sad...and looks like I will have to go in for a revision. I had muscle repair and umbilical hernia too. Sorry I don't have a before photo...didn't take one...kicking myself for it.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Based on the photos alone it is difficult to tell what procedure you had. Without knowing when the surgery was it is also difficult to gauge how it should look at this point. If the surgery was very recent then you may still be swollen. If you aren't having any medical problems that need to be addressed urgently it is probably best to not worry about it for now and get a consultation with a different board certified plastic surgeon near you 6-12 months after surgery when things have healed better to see if you need some sort of revisionary procedure. Hope that helps!

Jaime Perez, MD · Answer

It is hard to tell from
your pictures what exactly was done during your surgery. However, you do appear
to have a lot of remaining excess skin and high scar placement. It looks like
you may need a revision in the future. I recommend discussing your dissatisfaction
with your results with your PS and consulting another board certified PS who is
experienced in tummy tucks for a second opinion. Best regards.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question and photo. It is unclear exactly what has been done just by looking at the photos. This is best addressed with your surgeon or, even better, have an examination of your postop result in person. Be sure you see as a second opinion a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best, Dr. ALDO.

Brian Coan, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there, thanks for sharing your photos. In your particular situation, it is best to follow up with your surgeon and discuss your concerns. It does not look like an average tummy tuck was performed, so I am not sure how to advise you on your healing. Best of luck. -Dr. Coan

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Thank you for your question and for including photos.It is very hard to fully comprehend what procedure was performed looking at the photos included.  It appears that you did not have a full abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) by guaging the length of your abdominal incision.  I cannot see if there is an incision around your umbilicus.  In any event, you are still swollen and some problems should resolve, however, I seriously doubt if you will have a flat stomach.  I would see your Plastic Surgeon and present all of your questions.Best of luck.Dr T

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