I am 38, 5'3" and weigh 130 lbs. I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair done 13 weeks ago. It was covered by insurance and called a panniculectomy because of how much weight I lost. I do not think he removed nearly enough skin and I am very unhappy with my results. Im having a hard time deciding if I should get a revision or not. I know I need one. I just cant decide if its medically smart given the complications I had with this surgery.
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December 31, 2022
Answer: Should bleeding within hours of surgery, required reoperation, multiple blood transfusions and days in ICU stop a revision?
It sounds like you need both muscle tightening (since you said your abdomen looks like you are with child), and skin removal (of the shelf above your scar). Please visit with a board-certified plastic surgeon as revision surgery can be complex. Good luck!
Dear Breannab525,
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...
It could be a seroma but an exam is needed to know for sure. An ultrasound can be done to determine if it is fluid if a physical exam isn't conclusive. If it isn't a seroma it could be scar tissue or potentially a fatty pocket.
