Hi, in April 2015 (3 years ago) I had abdominoplasty. I'm pretty lean and I was before the surgery. I have a shelf or pouch right above my incision, what is that? Is it fat? Excess skin? I was told this is common with leaner people and that another surgery to bring it lower is necessary. Is this common with leaner people and what is the best course of action?
June 5, 2018
Answer: Fuller area above TT scar The area above the TT incision can be fuller or fuller looking for a variety of reasons including:-thicker fat that needs some touch up liposuction-scar tissue such as pseudobursa-loose abdominal wall near pubic area-general anatomic way your pelvic bones and abdominal wall come together in that area.The first three are amenable to revision. The last one is not.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
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June 5, 2018
Answer: Fuller area above TT scar The area above the TT incision can be fuller or fuller looking for a variety of reasons including:-thicker fat that needs some touch up liposuction-scar tissue such as pseudobursa-loose abdominal wall near pubic area-general anatomic way your pelvic bones and abdominal wall come together in that area.The first three are amenable to revision. The last one is not.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
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June 6, 2018
Answer: Pouch Sorry for your problem and I would see my surgeon and get his opinion as he knows what he did and what your preop anatomy was like or go on some complimentary consultations with experts and compare recommendations and become fully informed after a full examination Dr Corbin
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June 6, 2018
Answer: Pouch Sorry for your problem and I would see my surgeon and get his opinion as he knows what he did and what your preop anatomy was like or go on some complimentary consultations with experts and compare recommendations and become fully informed after a full examination Dr Corbin
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