Hi. I am a little over 1 year PO from a TT with MR. On the whole I'm relatively happy with my results although my flanks are still huge even though I had lipo there. My big concern is the amount of lose skin I have hanging down when I bend over. When I stand, my tummy is quite firm so I know further skin removal isn't an option. Is it possible that my tummy skin hasn't "adhered" properly to my muscle wall?? My tummy still feels "jiggly". I don't think my PS is too concerned but I really am...
April 7, 2016
Answer: Skin after abdominoplasty Thank you for your questionYour skin may have lost it's elasticity, which means that it won't contract when not stretched to the max, so you get loose skin when you bend over/sit down etcYou can try Thermage, which some people say give good results for extra shrinkage, if, as you say there is no more scope to remove skin, but nothing will give you the elasticity back.The skin might also not be adherent to the abdominal wall, it can be stitched onto it, with a re-operation, but again it will do nothing for the elasticity.Your tummy looks fantastic from the side standing up.
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April 7, 2016
Answer: Skin after abdominoplasty Thank you for your questionYour skin may have lost it's elasticity, which means that it won't contract when not stretched to the max, so you get loose skin when you bend over/sit down etcYou can try Thermage, which some people say give good results for extra shrinkage, if, as you say there is no more scope to remove skin, but nothing will give you the elasticity back.The skin might also not be adherent to the abdominal wall, it can be stitched onto it, with a re-operation, but again it will do nothing for the elasticity.Your tummy looks fantastic from the side standing up.
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April 6, 2016
Answer: TT Thank you for your question. Based on your pictures it is hard to guess what could be causing this excess skin. It may likely be redundant skin that is adherent to the abdomen. I would discuss this with your plastic surgeon who can examine you. Best wishes Theodore T Nyame MD
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April 6, 2016
Answer: TT Thank you for your question. Based on your pictures it is hard to guess what could be causing this excess skin. It may likely be redundant skin that is adherent to the abdomen. I would discuss this with your plastic surgeon who can examine you. Best wishes Theodore T Nyame MD
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