Does this overhang need a revision? (Photo)

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I have had a FDL tummy tuck and and concerned that one side is not settled into position or has not been done properly. I am 6 months post operative. What would you recommend I do ?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Based on your photos it appears you would benefit from a revision to address the excess tissue near your lower incision.  Your surgeon may want to wait a few months depending how you've been progressing through your recovery.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question regarding your Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck results six months post-op. By examining your photos, it appears you have excess skin hanging over your right hip. There also appears to be asymmetry over the horizontal aspect of your tummy tuck. To fix this, I would recommend a revision tummy tuck. I would excise the previous scar, dissect up the abdomen to free out any uneven planes, then reapproximate and get an even resection out. The belly button could also be revised at this time. I do not think time will improve how the right side settles.

I hope this answers your question. I've performed hundreds, maybe thousands of revisions on tummy tucks, arm lifts, breast lifts, you name it. I am confident this can be fixed and you could be satisfied with your revision results. I wish you the best of luck.

If you have any more questions regarding a tummy tuck, lower body lift, 360 circumferential lower body lift, belt lipectomy, belt abdominoplasty, or belt dermolipectomy please contact my office. Since the body lift is a big procedure, please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing the lower body lift. Do your research. Make sure they have performed at least 100 tummy tuck or circumferential lower body lift surgeries and have the before and after pictures to prove it. Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf. If you cannot find an experienced, tummy tuck or lower body lift surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state if you must. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Richard Zienowicz, MD · Answer

With large skin removal surgeries on patients whose skin integrity has been compromised by weight changes, sometimes you can have loosening of the skin from the stress of being stretched in surgery. At times, the skin on the sides of the abdomen is also loose from weight changes and can cause this bunching at the edge that you see, which can be addressed by elongating the scar towards the back of your body. I cannot say specifically what happened during your surgery; however typically this can be corrected by using the same scar or making the scar slightly longer, and cutting out this hanging skin. I would contact your surgeon to see what the revision policy is and whether they can address your concern.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Intuitive692887, thank you for your question and showing you pictures. It is important to take into account several aspects among which is the surgical technique applied, and wait at least 1 year to consider a revision . The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear Intuitive692887, thank you for sharing your question. After analyzing your case I can say you're a good candidate for Vaser Liposuction with Tummy tuck revision. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

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