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

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My Left side had a dog ear, and on March 1st my PS performed a small in office revision excising the dog ear on my Left side. As you can see from my AFTER pictures, I still have a dog ear! How long do I have to wait before an attempt to excise the dog ear AGAIN? - And no, that is not muffin top, and per the pictures the pants are loose and not pushing my skin up.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The dog ear may be due to excess fat that will require a small liposuction procedure performed under tumescent anesthesia.  This will help the puffiness of the area.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

I would wait at least three months. It might be possible to do it right away but your surgeon will need to make that call.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for the photos.  I would wait at least 3 months to see if the contour will improve via the healing process.  If it does not at 3 months then a second revision can be considered.

	Dr. ES

Manuel M. Peña, MD · Answer

You can proceed when you feel no more swelling. Varies 1 -3 months. Sometimes a bit of suctioning in the area above it and at the end may make the final result a bit better.. The lower incisions have increased the number of "dog ear" revisions compared to when the higher lateral (French Cut) incisions were used.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Wait at least 2 months best 3 months. Make sure the next time a longer and wider excision is done. Good luck

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

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Answer: Revisions more common with shorter scars.

Answer: Revisions more common with shorter scars.

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

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Answer: Revisions more common with shorter scars.

Answer: Revisions more common with shorter scars.

Answer: Revision Tummy Tuck-Dog Ear, How long to fix again?

Answer: Revision Tummy Tuck-Dog Ear, How long to fix again?

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