Uneven scar, loose skin and asymmetry after tummy tuck. What are my options? (Photo)

August 21, 2024
Asked By:Desperate86 in Muju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

Dear Dr. I had a tummy tuck revision in June after an unsatisfactory one in Korea in 2021. Unfortunately, I'm seeing the same issues: an uneven scar, with one side higher, and loose skin above the belly button that worsens when I bend or sit. Despite being told to wait, I'm very concerned that this revision may have been botched. I would greatly appreciate your second opinion on the matter. Thank you.

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Answers (7)

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March 21, 2025

Answer: A scar revision should be done followed by proper scar laser treatments to help reduce appearance of new scaring.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 21, 2025

Answer: A scar revision should be done followed by proper scar laser treatments to help reduce appearance of new scaring.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 26, 2024

Answer: Abdomen

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 26, 2024

Answer: Abdomen

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 1, 2024

Answer: Revision

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 1, 2024

Answer: Revision

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 22, 2024

Answer: Inadequate surgery

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 22, 2024

Answer: Inadequate surgery

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 22, 2024

Answer: Abdominoplasty recision

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 22, 2024

Answer: Abdominoplasty recision

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