My tummy tuck experience gone wrong (Photo)

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After two pregnancy and back surgery i had to have a tummy tuck after losing alot of weight in such little time i was left with so much hanging skin.. 6.5 kgs of skin to be exact. . But my timmy tuck isnt what i was promised nor what it looked like from the photos they had... how could i get this fixed?? Or what sort of tv show that fixes these surgerys up for free.

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

I would be curious to see your preop photos. 14.5 lbs is a lot to remove considering how slim you are now. a couple of points.. if you had so much skin why was it necessary to bring the scar up in the middle. I think you need more skin taken out everywhere which will lengthen the scar. I don't think liposuction of the flanks will solve the dogear issue.. good luck

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

I would speak to your surgeon regarding your concerns. Otherwise you can get a second opinion from another board certified plastic surgeon. Regards,

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about your concerns after tummy tuck surgery. Based on your photographs, I think your concerns are understandable. Additional skin removal plus/minus additional liposuction surgery may be very helpful. Also, "extending" the abdominoplasty procedure to your flank/back areas may be necessary to improve your waistline as well.   In other words, removal of additional skin/adipose tissue of the flank areas will likely significantly improve your outcome.Assuming you are working with a well experienced board certified plastic surgeon, best to address your concerns/goals directly with him/her. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, if you have residual loose skin after tummy tuck surgery, often this can be improved with a secondary procedure.  Your surgeon would be the best source of information about the exact procedure, possible cost, etc.  I don't know of any TV show that sponsors cosmetic surgery procedures.

Jules Walters, MD · Answer

I am sorry about your experience.  This can be much improved with a tummy tuck revision and combined liposuction.  Make sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.  See reference for an example of a tummy tuck revision. Best wishes.

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