Wrinkled Skin After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

The vast majority of patients who
have redundant abdominal wall tissue require a full abdominoplasty.  When patients have minor amounts of
loose lower abdominal skin, mini abdominoplasty is appropriate, but these
situations are not common.

It appears that you continue to
have residual redundant upper abdominal skin, weakened abdominal muscles and
stretch marks.  Your photos suggest
that you would benefit from conversion of your mini abdominoplasty to a full
abdominoplasty with umbilical transposition.  At this point, conservative management
is unlikely to impact your abdomen.

It’s important to discuss these
issues with your surgeon and obtain a second opinion if necessary. 

I understand why you are disappointed with your results.  Unfortunately, you appear to have been a better candidate for a full tummy tuck rather than a mini tummy tuck.  I see many patients in my practice every year who desire a flat tummy following pregnancy and childbirth , but they do not want the larger incision associated with a full tummy tuck.  It is important the realize that the mini tummy tuck only delivers a good result in a very small percent of the population.  A full tummy tuck would have removed most of your stretch marks and lowered the others possibly below your swimsuit line.  Your abdomen and muscle would be tighter and you would have the results I'm sure you wanted initially.My advice would be to consult another plastic surgeon who is board certified and obtain another opinion regarding how to achieve the results you desire.Best of luck,