Revision Tummy Tuck-Dog Ear, How long to fix again? (photo)

It may take several months for a #tummytuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars may stay red, become thick or widen . ...

   The result is improved, and there is only so much compromise that can be made in these situations.  The distance between the belly button and the scar rarely increases in these situations, because the pubic skin tends to have more laxity in general after the tummy tuck.

   Laparoscopic surgery after tummy tuck probably poses little impediment to performing the surgery.  Your laparoscopic surgeon should be able to reassure you.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

I suggest you see your surgeon again to discuss this issue. It is unusual and may resolve with time, but it's better to see your surgeon just in case.

If it is felt you are still bleeding then the bleeding needs to be stopped by reoperating. If it’s old liquified blood which would be brownish and it is felt to be old blood, a drain can be placed through the incision to allow the space to close in. It’s a special drain called a penrose and wil...

#TummyTuckRevision surgery Revision surgery is unusual but may be desired for several reasons. Most revisions should be done after 9-12 months. One cause for revision surgery are “dog ears” at the ends of the incisions. These are small folds of excess skin that do not flatten over time. The...