I was left with "dog ears" after a tummy tuck that was performed with no lipo. How do I correct this? It bothers me daily

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I received a tummy tuck three years go and no lipo was preformed. It really bothers me and make me look like I have wider hips or major hip dips. I originally wanted he BBL was told I had i do the tummy tuck first. I'm not 100 happy and have the longest scar. It's almost to inches past my hip bone.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended.

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Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.
Contact your surgeon to be evaluated. Dog ears can be taken care of under local anesthetic.  You can also have a revision on your scar. Best wishes!

Frank Agullo, MD · Answer

Liposuction, tummy tuck, and BBL can all be done safely together to provide the best contour and results. It is hard to imagine the exact problem that you were having without seeing photos. Dog ears are treated by extending the incision and cutting out the excess skin and fatty tissue. From your explanation, it seems that you have a contour deformity which could best be treated with liposuction and fat transfer (BBL).

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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear clucero,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, dog ears can be corrected under local anesthesia. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. 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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

The dog ears can easily be trimmed in the office under local anesthesia. The length of your incision was dependent upon the amount of your loose skin. Please discuss the trimming with your surgeon.

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