I had a tummy tuck 25 years ago with muscle repair. Menopause and age have caused lax skin. Is it possible to have revision to smooth out the lump and bump from the loose skin?
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If your umbilicus has been previously "floated", a traditional tummy tuck would likely lead to umbilical necrosis because the remaining blood supply would be divided. If you still have significant excess skin, two options would be a full abdominoplasty with...
From the photo there appears to be contour irregularities. However an in person evaluation is needed to determine if the area could be improved with liposuction. It could be from failed muscle repair, scar adhesions or something else. Visit with your surgeon to learn more.
I'm sorry you went through so much after your tummy tuck. You didn't mention how far out from your most recent surgery you are. You will not see your final results from surgery for nine months to a year. If after that time you are still concerned you can consider a scar revision or other...