Still not flat 6 months after tummy tuck - how can I get this flat? (photos)

Question

I had a tummy tuck a little over 6 months ago. I'm still not flat And I still Kind of look Look Pregnant. My doctor kerps telking me it will go down, but i am no where near flat So I don't That i'm gonna Go to Down Enough Two Be flat. Does this look normal? I seen so many other Results that look so much better then mine, I did everything I was Suppose to. How can I get this flat?

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

It may be that you need to have the muscles plicated again.  There may have been too much intraabdominal pressure and the prior plication sutures didn't hold.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The abdominal contour that concerns you is likely from one of two things.  The first is that you did not have muscle repair during your tummy tuck and the muscle wall laxity is causing the rounded appearance.  The other scenario is that you have intraabdominal fat.  This is the fat behind your muscle wall that surrounds your organs.  The only way to address that fat is through weight loss, which will improve the overall contour.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

Your abdomen looks protruding because your muscle is very loose and allows the cavity organs to protrude. 
In my opinion you will need to do a tight and wide muscle repair, in my hands would be about 6-7 inches. But you must understand our muscle is literally a steak and the muscle will not remain tight and flat forever, unless you really work out your muscle to maintain the tightness. And weight gain  is your enemy having in mind, your genetics is to develop protruding appearance.  
Be encouraged. 
Dr. Cárdenas

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is very difficult to give you good advise based on these photos only. There are two aspects of abdominal bulge (prominence); intraabdominal fat around organs that is pushing abdominal wall, unavailale to liposuction and, superficial fat, above the abdominal muscles,  that could be removed and shaped with additional liposuction. In short, weight loss (abdominal fat) and additional liposuction of abdomen and flanks, may create significant improvement. In person, second opinion consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in body contouring surgery, is recommended. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Thoughtful900011,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Still not flat 6 months after tummy tuck - how can I get this flat? (photos)

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Answer: Abdominal protrusion due to intraabdominal and superficial fat

Answer: Abdominal protrusion due to intraabdominal and superficial fat

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