Hi all, I had a tummy tuck while ago and while everything was great you know now a few months down the line I have these lumps or skin folds where the incision starts/ends, however you want to look at it and I was wondering what is causing this and what can I do about it. I haven't gained any weight in fact I have been working out and watching my diet and have lost a few pounds. Also my belly button looks hideous Will it ever look normal? Any recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks
February 4, 2022
Answer: Lumps at end of incision These are excess skin and fat. AKA “Dog ears”. Even the best surgeons sometimes encounter this phenomenon which is due to the original surgery, which is due to the geometry of taking out skin, and trying to taper the incision at the edges. The solution is a scar revision. This entails a brief trip to the procedure room, where this skin and fat is removed under local anesthesia. The scar will be longer, but the lumps will be removed. Bring this up to your surgeon - most plastic surgeons will fix this at minimal to no expense to you - our reputation hinges on how good you look! Best wishes
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February 4, 2022
Answer: Lumps at end of incision These are excess skin and fat. AKA “Dog ears”. Even the best surgeons sometimes encounter this phenomenon which is due to the original surgery, which is due to the geometry of taking out skin, and trying to taper the incision at the edges. The solution is a scar revision. This entails a brief trip to the procedure room, where this skin and fat is removed under local anesthesia. The scar will be longer, but the lumps will be removed. Bring this up to your surgeon - most plastic surgeons will fix this at minimal to no expense to you - our reputation hinges on how good you look! Best wishes
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January 19, 2022
Answer: Dog Ears at the End of Tummy Tuck Incision Thank you for your question regarding lumps and bumps at the end of your tummy tuck incision. This is a very common question. However, what you are feeling and what you are seeing are two different things. I believe the lumps that you feel at the end of the incision are evidence of healing and scar tissue. It can take up to two years for the tummy tuck scar to completely heal. For these lumps of scar, I suggest deep tissue massage to help break up the scar. I would also encourage continued activity and exercise. However, what I see in the pictures at the ends of your tummy tuck incision are what we call "dog ears". Dog ears are excess skin and fat at the end of an incision. This is residual skin that may or may not retract. Some dog ears retract and disappear over time whereas some dog ears need surgical revision. My advice to you would be to wait until you're at least 10-12 months after your tummy tuck procedure and then reevaluate the dog ears. If the dog ears still bother you, they can probably be resected under local anesthesia. If it's more excessive, your tummy tuck incision may need to be carried out onto the hips and even continue to the top of the buttock crack. This would result in a posterior body lift to eliminate the dog ear. One of the reasons I perform many body lifts where the incision goes completely around the body is to avoid dog ears such as this after a tummy tuck. Thank you for your question regarding lumps and bumps at the end of your tummy tuck.
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January 19, 2022
Answer: Dog Ears at the End of Tummy Tuck Incision Thank you for your question regarding lumps and bumps at the end of your tummy tuck incision. This is a very common question. However, what you are feeling and what you are seeing are two different things. I believe the lumps that you feel at the end of the incision are evidence of healing and scar tissue. It can take up to two years for the tummy tuck scar to completely heal. For these lumps of scar, I suggest deep tissue massage to help break up the scar. I would also encourage continued activity and exercise. However, what I see in the pictures at the ends of your tummy tuck incision are what we call "dog ears". Dog ears are excess skin and fat at the end of an incision. This is residual skin that may or may not retract. Some dog ears retract and disappear over time whereas some dog ears need surgical revision. My advice to you would be to wait until you're at least 10-12 months after your tummy tuck procedure and then reevaluate the dog ears. If the dog ears still bother you, they can probably be resected under local anesthesia. If it's more excessive, your tummy tuck incision may need to be carried out onto the hips and even continue to the top of the buttock crack. This would result in a posterior body lift to eliminate the dog ear. One of the reasons I perform many body lifts where the incision goes completely around the body is to avoid dog ears such as this after a tummy tuck. Thank you for your question regarding lumps and bumps at the end of your tummy tuck.
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January 18, 2022
Answer: Dog ear correction Thank you for your question. based on the pictures those are dog ears, you can get them fix with a dog ear correction. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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January 18, 2022
Answer: Dog ear correction Thank you for your question. based on the pictures those are dog ears, you can get them fix with a dog ear correction. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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