Sense the 1st tummy tuck only take away the stretch marks above the belly button will a second tummy tuck later on get rid of the remaining stretch marks at the bottom?
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A minor or mild degree of excess skin at the end of tummy tuck incision or scar are referred as "dog ears". Depending on the amount of skin and fat that has to be removed, the problem can easily corrected by excising the excess skin and fat under local or general anesthesia. Best of luck.
Dear Barbara,You may want to evaluate a full tummy tuck revision where the scar is lowered, the belly button re-done, and any additional repair such as abdominal wall tightening and liposuction are also included if needed. You will likely end up with a small vertical scar between your...
Only a safe amount of skin and fat can be removed at an initial TT. I thinl at this point an aggressive and extended liposuction of abdomen and flank area will help you. This is what I would recommend. My Best, Dr C
