How to correct donut belly after liposuction? (Photo)

October 17, 2024
Asked By:Sundazze in Dallas, Texas

I had lipo on my upper/lower abs 6 mo ago. I developed a "donut" around my belly button from it. My surgeon mentioned putting 2 incisions around my belly button pre-surgery but ended up not doing so. The "donut" is not just skin, it's pretty fatty and firm. When I poke my finger into my belly button, I can feel scar tissue. How do I get this flattened/corrected WITHOUT a tummy tuck? What qualifications and methods should I look for when consulting w/ a surgeon?

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October 24, 2024

Answer: Abdomen

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 24, 2024

Answer: Abdomen

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 25, 2024

Answer: Need correction

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 25, 2024

Answer: Need correction

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 8, 2024

Answer: Tummy tuck

Scott C. Lindsay, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 8, 2024

Answer: Tummy tuck

Scott C. Lindsay, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 21, 2024

Answer: Tummy tuck

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Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 21, 2024

Answer: Tummy tuck

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Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 19, 2024

Answer: First heal, then tummy tuck

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 19, 2024

Answer: First heal, then tummy tuck

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