Is it normal to still feel tightness a year after muscle repair & can I reverse it?

Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL,...

Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL,...

From the photos it appears a revision would be helpful in correcting your results and addressing your concerns. Liposuction can be added to sculpt the fullness of the flanks and improve the overall contours.

Dear plynwfire,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...

Thank you for your question. Based on the photos provided, I believe that liposuction to your flanks would give you the snatched, hour-glass figure you are describing. I recommend speaking with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

Excess skin at the hip areas after a tummy tuck are referred to sometime as "dog ears". They can usually be addressed as a minor procedure done under local anesthesia in an office surgical suite. I encourage you to speak to your surgeon about your concerns and discuss your options.