Should I ask for a refund of my tummy tuck? (Photo)

Dear Phenomenal829618,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from revision surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello, thank you for the photos and question! If I were you or you were my wife or family member I would be asking for some type of refund or revision to be done to remove the skin that is left. The Fleur de Lis would have been the way to go. Yes, with the Fleur de Lis you will have more scars, but you would have been able to remove most of the loose skin. Best of luck!

I believe more skin could be removed and I’m not sure if you had a full tummy tuck or just removal of the skin below the umbilicus. A fleur de lys would have not made a significant difference. The extent of your tummy tuck may have been limited because you were having a hysterectomy at the same time . That’s not aiways a good idea

Hello! you can see a slight change, you should try to have your surgeon see you again and discuss a second surgery to achieve better results, a refund is not certain to be given to you, due to the expenses of surgery, anesthesia, and so on... but maybe an adjustment in the price of your next surgery.

Once you see your surgeon and discuss possible alternatives, you can seek a second opinion. It is always good to make this type of decision once an accurate diagnosis has been made and with a qualified and verified surgeon. You should also review the profile of said surgeon and see bodies similar to yours and the results of those surgeries.

Good Luck!

I am Doctor Díaz, Plastic Surgeon. I would love to help you. I perform surgeries at CECIP Plastic Surgery Clinic, in the Dominican Republic.

Based on the submitted photos a revision would improve your results. A fleur de lis incision would have given more of an opportunity to address the skin laxity in the center of the abdomen. I encourage you to begin by visiting with your surgeon to discuss your results and learn more about options.

A refund may not be given because the surgery center was used, supplies were used, and the anesthesiologist was paid. None of these will be refunded. I would suggest discussing with your surgeon your concerns and options. The vertical component of the tuck could be done to give more tightening. You actually may need the posterior lift for all the excess skin to be removed. You do have a big improvement, especially in the lower abdomen.

Based on your posted photos and the excessive amount of skin noted doing a combination of a full tummy tuck with partial hysterectomy has limitations alone in the blood loss issues associated with this combination surgery. Though there are obvious results, your unhappiness is you must’ve or should’ve been told two stages might be needed. as far as potential asking for refund that would need to be discussed with the chosen surgeon, but in general terms, the surgery was performed and there is an obvious improvement. Therefore, I doubt it refund would be coming forward to you. Best virtual consult to discuss all your options For future surgery and to discuss other details. Regards.