I underwent a tummy tuck 7.5 months ago, my results are underwhelming. Do I need a revision, just more lipo, or what? (Photos)

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I underwent a tummy tuck 7.5 months ago excess skin over the incision from 4 csections. I'm 41, very athletic (run marathons and do bootcamp style high intensity workouts). My doc is bd certified, but my results are underwhelming. I can barely tell the diff between before/after. She only did lipo along the suture line. Belly button looks awful (despite scar massage, gel strips, etc) and I don't think my waist looks any better than before. Do I need a revision, just more lipo, or what?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry you are unhappy with your tummy tuck results.  You may want to consider liposuction for further contouring.  The belly button scar is a bit hypertrophic.  You may benefit from steroid injections or scar revision.  I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.  If not satisfied after that conversation, seek a second opinion from another board certified plastic surgeon near you.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

Based on your photos your abdomen still looks protruding, you have dog ears and in my opinion your buttocks are saggy showing wrinkles in the bottom of the butt. 
I would re-do completely the TT and convert it into a circumferential Tummy tuck in order to do a nice tight Muscle repair to achieve a flat abdomen and tapered waist, dog ear resection and real buttocks lift. I would complete the beautiful transformation doing  liposuction to your waist and lower back and transfer a mild volume to your buttocks and preserve the athletic look. 
Be encouraged! You will look fantastic!
Dr. Cárdenas

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear emallov,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @emallov thank you for your question and showing you pictures. I understand your concern. It is important to take into account several aspects among which is the surgical technique applied, and to evaluate if there is something else at a systemic level to make you still swollen. 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 FACS.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You need an examination to be sure, but based on your photos, you appear to have visceral fat which cannot be addressed except with weight loss.  Please discuss this with your surgeon.

I underwent a tummy tuck 7.5 months ago, my results are underwhelming. Do I need a revision, just more lipo, or what? (Photos)

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