had a tummy tuck in April of 2018 and due to failed results a revision was done October of 2018. It seemed to make a difference but now being 7 months post op I am seeing a lot of what could be swelling or fat. I am feeling like this was a total waste and trying to decide if I need to wait it out for at least a year or consider more lipo to improve my results. Some days it's not as swollen but more often than not it is.
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May 15, 2019
Answer: Concerns after tummy tuck revisionary surgery…
Thanks for the question. It is an interesting one. Firstly, you need to consider what a stretch mark is. When the tissue is stretched, your dermis can rupture bringing about stretch marks. There is no cure for this problem although there is much investigations into...
Dear nanstewart,
every surgeon has a revision policy. Many involve reduced or even no fees for the surgeon (depending on the situation) while the patient may still be responsible for facility (the use of the operating room, staff, and supplies) and anesthesia fees. Best to go back to your...
Dear jbhere,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from revision surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will...