Is my belly button too low? Why is my pubic area bulging? Why is there still fat pockets under bust area? What revisions needed?

December 11, 2024
Asked By:Loving275766 in Clarion, Pennsylvania

I’m 5’6”, 170lbs, 36 yo F, 1.5 year post op extended tummy tuck with umbilical hernia repair, liposuction. I do not feel like I got the best results. I feel that my belly button is too low or the incision is too high. When underwear/pants/bikini bottoms are in right position to cover my scar, the belly button seems very low. I’m stuck with fat pockets under bust area and a bulging pubic area. Why? Can it be fixed?

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March 24, 2025

Answer: How about a revision?

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 24, 2025

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Answer: Abdominal Contouring Revision

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Answer: Abdominal Contouring Revision

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Answer: Revising tummy tucks

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Answer: Revising tummy tucks

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Answer: Tummy tuck results

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Answer: Abdomen

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Answer: Abdomen

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