Do I need a full revision? (Photo)

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Hello im Tony a 20 year old male. I started with my max weight of 210 lbs and I went down to 140 lbs. I noticed that I had loose skin around my belly and so I decided to get a full tummy tuck with lipo to my flanks. I’m now 7 months out and have maintained my weight of 140 lbs and I am not too happy with the results as you can see with the photos that I am going to provide my flanks have drastically increased in size and my right abdomen protrudes more than my left. How can I adress this issue?

Daniel Careaga, MD · Answer

Congrats on the weight loss! Based on your pictures, it does appear that you still have some loose skin of the lower abdomen. Additionally, there is a little bit too much fullness of the skin just above your incision. I see this really commonly, and I generally recommend liposuction in the abdomen and revising the scar. This should leave you flat and firm.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello Tony, thank you for your question regarding your tummy tuck and liposuction results. From your photos, it looks like you’ve achieved good results overall, and congratulations on your significant weight loss. If you're unhappy with residual fat in your flanks and along the superior iliac crest, additional targeted liposuction in these areas could help provide a more refined contour.

Further liposuction in the abdominal area may also be beneficial to enhance your results by reducing any remaining fat deposits, creating a more even appearance. This targeted approach can help balance any asymmetry, such as the difference in protrusion you mentioned between the right and left sides.

A full revision may not be necessary, but consulting with your plastic surgeon about a smaller, focused liposuction procedure could be a great next step. I hope this helps guide you toward your ideal outcome!

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Your overall shape and contour is good. Liposuction of your flanks and your abdomen can help to thin that tissue, so it’s thickness matches better with the skin which is below your scar. Then a mini tummy tuck/scar revision of your abdominoplasty scar should help with the small amount of loose skin that is above your scar. I believe that that would be your best way forward to give you a refinement on your result. Best wishes.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss!  From the submitted photos it does not appear that you need a full revision.  You should have a nice improvement with some liposuction to the flanks to give you more of the result you are wanting.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear TonyR21,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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