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

May 10, 2019
Asked By:non flatto in Gold Coast, AU

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?

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May 23, 2019

Answer: Mini TT post op

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Daniel Butz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 23, 2019

Answer: Mini TT post op

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November 28, 2022

Answer: Abdominal contour

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Abdominal contour

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2019

Answer: Not flat

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2019

Answer: Not flat

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Tummy tuck results

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

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May 14, 2019

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