I am 37 years old, in good health...5'8" 153 lbs. I had a full mommy makeover, including breast lift and aug, extended tummy tuck, and 2 hours of lipo. I still have a fat, loose, flabby tummy, and loose, flabby love handles. I am very disappointed. The doctor has offered cool sculpting to the tummy, but I would really like the love handles done also before i consider having a surgical revision. Why is my result so poor?
June 22, 2013
Answer: Why is my Tummy Tuck Result So Poor?
I do not think the result is poor, and your overall contour is much improved. You have a nice low scar, and you still have some swelling. There are a multitude of factors involved here, but I would not let someone talk you into a revision until at least 6 months. I think you can have more fat removed from your flanks, but the other issues will require more time to firm up on a decision. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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June 22, 2013
Answer: Why is my Tummy Tuck Result So Poor?
I do not think the result is poor, and your overall contour is much improved. You have a nice low scar, and you still have some swelling. There are a multitude of factors involved here, but I would not let someone talk you into a revision until at least 6 months. I think you can have more fat removed from your flanks, but the other issues will require more time to firm up on a decision. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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June 22, 2013
Answer: Dissatisfied after Tummy Tuck Surgery?
I am sorry to hear about your disappointment after mommy makeover surgery. Based on your description and pictures, it is possible that you will benefit from revisionary surgery. Of course, in-person examination would be necessary to provide you with specific advice, but it is likely that additional skin excision and/or liposuction surgery will improve your outcome. I would be concerned that cool sculpting would not provide you with enough of a change, especially when it comes to the appearance of the skin, to achieve your goals.
I hope this helps.
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June 22, 2013
Answer: Dissatisfied after Tummy Tuck Surgery?
I am sorry to hear about your disappointment after mommy makeover surgery. Based on your description and pictures, it is possible that you will benefit from revisionary surgery. Of course, in-person examination would be necessary to provide you with specific advice, but it is likely that additional skin excision and/or liposuction surgery will improve your outcome. I would be concerned that cool sculpting would not provide you with enough of a change, especially when it comes to the appearance of the skin, to achieve your goals.
I hope this helps.
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