I thought I was getting a complete TT. Woke from surgery with what looks like a mini with a long scar. Doctor did lower muscle repair.I had 3 old laparoscopy scars at end of BB. Scar was level with my skin, hardly noticble.Im 3 months out. The skin is pulled tight n the lap scar is stuck buckled inward. Makes me look like my BB is 3 inch slit or I look like a stab victim. When i button my pants or lay on my side it looks like butt cheeks on my stomach.Not what I expected. How to fix? 5ft3 115lbs
Answer: Tummy Tuck Revisional Surgery 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.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Revisional Surgery 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.
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October 24, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Results?
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.
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October 24, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Results?
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.
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January 21, 2012
Answer: Muscle repair
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.
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January 21, 2012
Answer: Muscle repair
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.
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck Revision
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.
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck Revision
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.
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October 24, 2015
Answer: Full versus Mini Tummy Tuck
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.
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October 24, 2015
Answer: Full versus Mini Tummy Tuck
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.
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