Would I benefit from an FDL revision as I have a lot of loose skin still? (photo)

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I had An FDL 16 months ago. From day one I still have excess skin and a lower belly bulge like a little pot belly. I thought it was swelling but I now now it’s just excess skin not removed. I have upper excess skin and lower. Should I have it re done again, or can little changes to the vertical scar help. I can grab skin when standing. And I can’t wear fitted clothes because I have a big lower belly bulge.

Salih Onur Basat, MD, EBOPRAS · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question.
Based on your photos, I think you need revision for your abdominoplasty and FDL. Because you have both horizontal and vertical plane skin excess . Only revision for FDL cause more skin excess below the belly button so I recommend revision of your abdominoplasty and FDL.
Best of lucks.

Amir Sadr, MD, MSc (Plast), FEBOPRAS · Answer

Dear Aminamo
Thanks for your question and sharing your photos. I am sorry that you did not get the perfect result after your FDL abdominoplasty. Sometimes if a patient has had a lot of weight loss and poor quality skin, the skin becomes about 10-20% looser but it won't be as bad as before. Sometime a surgeon might be on the careful side and be conservative in about of tissue removal. Either way, I think you can benefit from a revision surgery which helps your surgeon to remove all the excess and give you the tighter skin that you wish. This would result in tightening the skin in both vertical and horizontal directions. I hope you find this explanation helpful.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Thank you for your detailed photos.  It appears you would optimize your results with a revision to your tummy tuck to address the loose skin that remains.  Although not ideal, this can sometimes occur when a patient has lost significant weight.  As you are 16 months post op you can proceed with this revision at any time.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello.
Great question. Thank you for your images. Based on your original photos, you had a major improvement post op. However, you will need a revision to achieve your desired results. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan.

Ricardo Vega, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your inquiry and photos. Yes you would be candidate for a secondary fleur de lis, photos sitting down of stomach area would also help. I suggest seeking a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss details. Best of luck!

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