Why do my obliques look big after tummy tuck? Will I need a revision? (Photos)

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Hi, i had a tummy tuck 8 months ago but my obliques look very weird. It's because i had a bed tummy tuck or is this normal? I also got an umbilical hernia repair and i still have a bulge around my belly button. Im desperate. I already talk to my Dr and he send me to get an ultrasound but ill like an extra opinion. Thank you

Guray Yesiladali, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

It is not uncommon to notice irregularities along the obliques after a tummy tuck. These can be related to how the tissues healed, differences in fat distribution, or how the muscle repair was performed. In many cases, small contour issues can be refined later with targeted liposuction or revision, and they do not necessarily mean the original surgery was done poorly.
The bulge around your belly button deserves careful evaluation, especially since you also had a hernia repair. An ultrasound, as your surgeon recommended, is the right next step to check for recurrent hernia, scar tissue, or a fluid collection.
At eight months your healing is still ongoing, and most surgeons recommend waiting closer to a year before considering any revision. With the right imaging and follow up, a clear plan can be made to address both the contour and the belly button area if needed.
I have also shared a detailed video where I explain common reasons for bulging after tummy tuck and hernia repair, and how they can be corrected with or without revision surgery.
&mdash; Güray Yesiladali, MD

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At this time, the technique I recommend if you are not planning future pregnancies is abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight. This will resolve the hernia problem you have.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Why do my obliques look big after tummy tuck? Will I need a revision? (Photos)

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