Why do dog ears occur after some tummy tucks? What can be done to prevent them?
Thanks for your questions. Dog ears are not common after tummy tuck surgery (or any other type of surgery), although they can sometimes happen. If this happens, it is a very easy fix that is often done in the office under local anaesthetic alone. Take care.
Some patients do develop dog ears after a tummy tuck. Sometimes it is due to redundant tissue that may need to be carried out and removed more posteriorly.
