I got a tummy tuck in May 2022. My doctor did a terrible job, my belly button is completely off center. He admitted the mistake and offered to fix it for free. However, I don’t trust him to do so. Is there any way to fix this? A few things to note: he does not do lipo at the same time as TT he insists on scheduling in two separate procedures for every patient, he did not do the typical markings I see other surgeons do and the belly button itself aside from being off center looks bad.
Answer: Revision Yes, a revision can be done, but you may have some extra scarring and the whole tuck will need to be revised. Liposuction in the area of the tummy tuck is not done at the same time as the tuck for safety reasons to the skin's blood flow. If you have extra fat, do the liposuction first or lose weight so you may have some excess skin to deal with for the revision.
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Answer: Revision Yes, a revision can be done, but you may have some extra scarring and the whole tuck will need to be revised. Liposuction in the area of the tummy tuck is not done at the same time as the tuck for safety reasons to the skin's blood flow. If you have extra fat, do the liposuction first or lose weight so you may have some excess skin to deal with for the revision.
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July 10, 2023
Answer: Revision surgery Dear Magical188251,
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July 10, 2023
Answer: Revision surgery Dear Magical188251,
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June 28, 2023
Answer: Revision From your photo it appears you are a candidate for a revision. An evaluation is needed to determine if the tummy tuck needs revised or if liposuction would suffice. You can also consider a revision to the belly button for improvement. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultaiton.
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June 28, 2023
Answer: Revision From your photo it appears you are a candidate for a revision. An evaluation is needed to determine if the tummy tuck needs revised or if liposuction would suffice. You can also consider a revision to the belly button for improvement. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultaiton.
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July 12, 2023
Answer: Off-center belly button The human body is asymmetrical. The belly button itself is never moved during a full tummy tuck. It stays attached to the facia in the midline. During muscle tightening, each side of the abdominal wall is brought to the midline. This process can create some asymmetry, depending on the shape and contour of the rib cage and pelvis. The new positioning of the bellybutton is in skin that previously said far higher on your abdomen. Most plastic surgeons are pretty good about keeping the skin midline connected with the midline in the groin area. typically, the belly button is brought through the skin where it sits, which is the original position because it’s never moved.
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July 12, 2023
Answer: Off-center belly button The human body is asymmetrical. The belly button itself is never moved during a full tummy tuck. It stays attached to the facia in the midline. During muscle tightening, each side of the abdominal wall is brought to the midline. This process can create some asymmetry, depending on the shape and contour of the rib cage and pelvis. The new positioning of the bellybutton is in skin that previously said far higher on your abdomen. Most plastic surgeons are pretty good about keeping the skin midline connected with the midline in the groin area. typically, the belly button is brought through the skin where it sits, which is the original position because it’s never moved.
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