How to Fix Bad Tummy Tuck Result? (photo)

It’s apparent from your history
that there’s been significant miscommunication between you and your
surgeon.  Your pre-operative pictures
suggest a relatively mild deformity that’s appropriately treated with a
mini-abdominoplasty.  Although
you’re not happy with your result, it’s still early in the post-operative
course and tissue remodeling will occur as soft tissue swelling resolves.

It’s important to realize that
secondary revisional surgery may be necessary with any cosmetic procedure.  When this
situation arises, revision should not be under taken for at least six months
following the original surgical procedure.  It’s essential that every effort be made to avoid
miscommunication with your surgeon. 
Utilizing this approach there’s a good chance that you will be happy
with your surgical result.

It's a little hard to tell from your photos. The absence if a peri umbilical scar would suggest you had a mini.  This may have been done to avoid the scar around the belly button which can be visible in a two piece bathing suit. A mini tummy tuck can be converted to a full tummy tuck. You need to clarify the issue with your plastic surgeon.

It's hard to tell from the pictures, but it appears that you will probably need a full tummy tuck to get rid of the issues that you don't like.  The best answer is to be evaluated by a board-certificied plastic surgeon and come up with a plan that will make you happy.

I think it would be important to see a more close up before picture.  Based on the before picture, it does not look like you need a tummy tuck, but on the after picture, I see stretch marks that would indicate that a tummy tuck procedure would be indicated.  Additionally, if you needed muscle / diastasis repair (which may not be evident in pictures), a full tummy tuck would be required.  I think it is very important to discuss your concerns with your surgeon to see where the misunderstanding happened between you two.  It is impossible for us to comment as none of us were there for those pre-op conversations.    Generally, I am not a fan of "mini" tucks expect in ideal candidates as the result from a full tuck is so much better in the general population.

 

Good Luck.

Your pre-op pictures tell the whole story.. you looked great before surgery (albeit with some excess skin and a little diastasis)...you just never had enough upper abdominal skin or a long enough torso to have a low transverse incision without a modification (ie. adding a vertical component which would not have likely been acceptable to you given visibility in a bikini)....this would have required careful consideration and some trade-offs....all of this demonstrates the importance of a thorough pre-op evaluation, thoughtful plan and meticulous operationAlthough it is early and you are upset, there will be options for you once you heal....you will have to wrap your mind around making concessions in your incisions (such as a 'T' incision with a vertical component between umbilicus and pubis) if you want to improve your results....as such, you probably would do best to leave well enough alone for now....although you will be able to consider a little liposuction, be wary as this can be uneven and lumpy if overdoneThings always get better and options almost always open up...even when you are frustratedgood luck

I advise my patients to wait at least 6 months before
pursuing tummy tuck revision surgery, so with a bit more time you may still see
some improvement. If you’re still unhappy with your profile after that time, I
would recommend finding a board certified plastic surgeon who has plenty of
experience performing abdominoplasty and take a lot of time to make sure that
you’re both on the same page as far as your expectations are concerned. A mini tummy tuck is not right for every
patient; if that’s what your surgeon performed and you’re not happy with the
results, you need a skilled hand for the revision abdominoplasty.

My preference would be to do a full tummy tuck but placing the belly button in a better place will be a real trick. .I would wait for 6-12 months then reconsider. By this time your skin would relax a bit more. . Mini tuck=mini results if the appropriate pt is not selected.

Hello,

Thank your for the question and photos.  If you were to get a full tummy tuck at this point the location of your current belly button would be somewhere between your current belly button location and the pubic bone.  This is the only way to lower the scar, tighten the abdominal wall, and rejuvenate the belly button.  This does not have to occur right away and waiting longer for full healing will only improve the final result should you choose to pursue a revision.  I would not be too concerned with having an extra small incision in the midline from your current belly button location being pulled down and closed.  If performed properly this can heal very well and is nearly invisible.  The link below shows exactly this in one of my patients who underwent a tummy tuck revision.

All the best,

Dr Remus Repta 

Sorry to hear about the less than satisfactory results after tummy tucks surgery. Obviously, you and your plastic surgeon had some form of miscommunication.

I would suggest that you wait  as long as possible (one year. If possible)  to allow for  complete healing and resolution of swelling etc. At that point,  revisionary surgery options can be discussed. Seek a second  opinion if necessary ( even if for peace of mind).

Best wishes.

Very hard to advise based upon the photos posted. I recommend in person evaluations with at least 3 boarded PSs in your area. Good luck.