I had a mmo done 4 months ago. My areolas are different shapes/sizes and I have loose skin on my sides with a high scar that I cannot hide. A revision is beginning to be a pain in the butt through the clinic. I'd like to find a new doctor. Would I need another full tummy tuck? Or just removing the extra skin and cutting/stitching my areolas the same size? Is it that easy? Is it common for a doctor to make such a mistake with the size of my areolas? Should I trust him again?
September 5, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck results Dear melaniemcdonalds,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a tummy tuck surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
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September 5, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck results Dear melaniemcdonalds,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a tummy tuck surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Do I need another full tummy tuck? Should I see another doctor for revision? Based on these photos and without the benefit of an examination, it appears you would definitely need a mastopexy revision to make the areolae more even and correct the glandular ptosis (the 'bottoming-out effect" of your breasts). Additionally your tummy tuck can be revised to correct the loose skin along the sides while lowering the scar. Much of this need for revision can be attributed to the tendency for your tissues to stretch more than the average and is usually, to a great degree, genetically controlled. Also people after massive weight loss tend to have excessive tissue stretch that more often than not requires revision.With regard to changing doctors, you sound as though you are not comfortable going back to your surgeon. In that case you should certainly have a consultation with one or more board certified plastic surgeons to get recommendations for your revision and have it done. Best wishes to you.
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Answer: Do I need another full tummy tuck? Should I see another doctor for revision? Based on these photos and without the benefit of an examination, it appears you would definitely need a mastopexy revision to make the areolae more even and correct the glandular ptosis (the 'bottoming-out effect" of your breasts). Additionally your tummy tuck can be revised to correct the loose skin along the sides while lowering the scar. Much of this need for revision can be attributed to the tendency for your tissues to stretch more than the average and is usually, to a great degree, genetically controlled. Also people after massive weight loss tend to have excessive tissue stretch that more often than not requires revision.With regard to changing doctors, you sound as though you are not comfortable going back to your surgeon. In that case you should certainly have a consultation with one or more board certified plastic surgeons to get recommendations for your revision and have it done. Best wishes to you.
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