Excess skin on upper abdomen AFTER extended Tummy tuck? (photos)

December 10, 2015
Asked By:WorkInProgress62555 in West Texas, TX

Hi, I had an extended tummy tuck 5 weeka ago and I have excess skin left on my upper abdomen that now folds over vertically from my belly button incision up. It looks ok when I am standing up.... I just see the vertical crease. But when I lay on my side on bend forward, this is what it does. Is this normal? What could be causing this? What should have been done or what can be done now?

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December 10, 2015

Answer: Compression garment

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Answer: Compression garment

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Answer: Tummy Tuck: Excess Skin Concern 5 weeks post op

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