7 months post-op - My tummy is still loose and I now have love handles. What should I do? (Photos)

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Am 36yrs old female and i am 7 months TT post op, i had a tummy tuck which included liposuction of the tummy and waist, had my diastasis recti repaired and also a back liposuction, At 7 months i am really not happy, first my tummy still feels loose and soft n i hv developed love handles and one side is bigger than the other, i told my doctor but h keeps saying i still hv a lot of swelling, but the love handles don't feel like swelling. I didn't hv love handles before my surgery.

Carlos Marciales, MD · Answer

Yes, you need a revision, you steal have extra skin, you need lipo in the sides, and remove the extra skin in the front.

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

I think aggressive liposuction may help and after you've healed from that, some revision on that tummy tuck may be needed.  I really find it hard to get everything perfect in one procedure, especially if the first surgery is a bigger procedure.  Best Wishes!!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry you are unhappy with your tummy tuck results.  It appears from the photos provided that improvement could be made from a revision.  I encourage you to begin by discussing your concerns with your surgeon.  If you are not satisfied after that conversation I encourage you to visit with another board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion.  Bring along your preoperative photos if you have them.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Intellectual845989,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Just based on your photos, you appear to have swelling. However, an examination is needed to be sure. Otherwise, liposuction can remove residual fat.

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