In March 2019 I had a Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair and liposuction. At that time, I was 65 and weighed 174 with a height of 5'7". Since that time I have lost approximately 22 pounds. Initially, I saw good results continuing until around one year post-op. The area directly above my incision has always protruded. However, in the interim, the distension has now moved up to my abdominal and navel area. This is an unacceptable result. Am I a candidate for a revision? My PS told me to lose 10 pounds
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Hello @Raj83 thank you for your question. I suggest you have a virtual or in person consultation with a boards certified plastic surgeon to see asses what needs to be done and what are your expectations towards the revision. In an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) the excess skin and fat from the...
Your surgeon will be able to advise you on the expected recovery based on your surgical plan. From what you have described, the recovery should be minimal with some routine care of the incision managed at home. Your surgeon should go over post operative instructions with you.
It is difficult to see exactly what is going on. This issue is due to either excess fat, or abdominal wall weakness (not necessarily a hernia)
An in office examination would answer these questions
Dr Taranow.
