Loose skin above belly button, ugly vertical scar what can be done? (photos)

Thank you for your question regarding loose skin above the belly button and ugly vertical scar and what can be done. You also said that you obtained a suboptimal body shape after your treatment. Regarding your body shape, I suggest High Definition VASER liposculpting of your love handles and possibly even fat transfer into the hips. This would give you a smaller waistline with accentuated hips. You don't have to if you don't want to transfer fat to the hips.
Regarding your belly button scar, I would suggest a scar revision. This vertical scar is where your belly button was and cannot be removed with entirety with your already tucked tummy tuck. This is the consequence of your abdominoplasty, whicht should've been outlined before surgery. There are many scar treatments, including using the Fraxel laser, injections with steroids, silicone, and even compression treatment. You may also consider a surgical revision. In regards to loose skin in the upper abdomen, if this bothers you, you will need the removal of excess skin. If the skin is the issue, liposuction should not be performed. If indeed the loose skin bothers you. I would suggest a reverse tummy tuck and an incision is made underneath the breast, and the anterior abdominal wall is lifted upward. This will help to smooth out the anterior abdominal skin. Overall,, I think you have excellent results compared to your preoperative pictures. I would be cautious about undergoing a reverse tummy tuck. The benefit of the surgery will be minimal; however, don't be lured into liposuction because liposuction does not fix loose skin. Thank you for your question regarding oose skin above the belly button and ugly vertical scar and what can be done.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Dear RAH71,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went 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