Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL
Posted under Mini Tummy Tuck q&a

Why is my stomach not flat after a mini tummy tuck?

non flatto
I had a mini TT surg. 6 mths ago. Went in same weight I am now. I am healthy, I run, gym. I had stretched, loose skin after 2 pregnancies. I used to be able to suck in my tummy and it looked flat, just excess skin. Since the surgery I can no longer ‘suck in’ my stomach. I have a flap of fat (or is it just swelling?) above my scar. Is this a lymphatic drainage prob or weight issue around my lower abdomen? Has the scar been sewed too tightly creating this under bulge? Will this always be here?

Answers (5)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Daniel Butz, MD profile photo
Dr. Daniel Butz, MD
Answered on May 23, 2019
Answer
2 people found this helpful
Dr. Daniel Butz, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Camille Cash, MD profile photo
Dr. Camille Cash, MD
Answered on Nov 28, 2022
Answer
Dr. Camille Cash, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Daniel Barrett, MD profile photo
Dr. Daniel Barrett, MD
Answered on Sep 2, 2019
Answer
Dr. Daniel Barrett, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Kenneth Hughes, MD profile photo
Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
Answered on May 14, 2019
Answer
Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Pejman Aflaki, MD profile photo
Dr. Pejman Aflaki, MD
Answered on May 11, 2019
Answer
Dr. Pejman Aflaki, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL