Will my tummy tuck overhang settle? (photo)

September 20, 2012
Asked By:Bpostin in Midlands, england

I had a C section 3 yrs ago, and scar was 6 ins wide, with skin overhanging. This was not dramatic, but did bother me as showed through some clothes. This year I had to have a hysterectomy for fibroids and surgeon said he would go in via my scar and tidy it. On my discharge notes it says abdominoplasty, and he said he took about 2 inches of skin. I am now 4 weeks post and scar is wider and my overhang is worse. I am really not happy with the result. Is it too soon to know if this will settle?

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September 22, 2012

Answer: No Abdominoplasty!

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September 22, 2012

Answer: No Abdominoplasty!

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September 24, 2012

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September 24, 2012

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September 21, 2012

Answer: Swelling after a tummy tuck

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Answer: Swelling after a tummy tuck

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