I am 29 years old and had a tummy tuck about 8 months ago. I am wondering if the doctor didn’t remove enough skin and fat as I feel like my abdomen is still really big and makes a roll when I sit and bend over. Is this normal? He also tightened the mucsles.
Answer: Normal appearance Hello and thank you for your question. Without performing a physical examination or seeing your preoperative photos it is hard to assess how dramatic your result was. Overall your scar is low and very thin and flat not overly pigmented. There doesn't appear to be excessive loose skin. Many factors can contribute to your postoperative result and some of the things that a tummy tuck cannot address is how strong your abdominal muscles are and/or how much visceral fat there is underneath the abdominal muscle. Weak abdominal muscles and visceral fat can contribute to abdominal bulging. Surgeons will try to take as much skin and fat as they deem is safe given your anatomy. You can ask your surgeon if any more skin can safely be removed at this point although I think you have a result that looks good. Best of luck to you.
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Answer: Normal appearance Hello and thank you for your question. Without performing a physical examination or seeing your preoperative photos it is hard to assess how dramatic your result was. Overall your scar is low and very thin and flat not overly pigmented. There doesn't appear to be excessive loose skin. Many factors can contribute to your postoperative result and some of the things that a tummy tuck cannot address is how strong your abdominal muscles are and/or how much visceral fat there is underneath the abdominal muscle. Weak abdominal muscles and visceral fat can contribute to abdominal bulging. Surgeons will try to take as much skin and fat as they deem is safe given your anatomy. You can ask your surgeon if any more skin can safely be removed at this point although I think you have a result that looks good. Best of luck to you.
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Answer: Tummy tuck It's difficult to comment on your results without seeing preop photos but it does appear there is room for improvement. There is further skin that can be excised and liposuction could be added for further contouring. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
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Answer: Tummy tuck It's difficult to comment on your results without seeing preop photos but it does appear there is room for improvement. There is further skin that can be excised and liposuction could be added for further contouring. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
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April 22, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck results Dear Lise L,
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April 22, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck results Dear Lise L,
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April 22, 2022
Answer: 8 months post-op, does my tummy tuck look normal? (photos) I see the area pf your concern. Assuming that your Dr performed a muscle plication to bring the abdominal muscles close together, this overhang may be fat that will need second stage liposuction. You should consult with you plastic surgeon.
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April 22, 2022
Answer: 8 months post-op, does my tummy tuck look normal? (photos) I see the area pf your concern. Assuming that your Dr performed a muscle plication to bring the abdominal muscles close together, this overhang may be fat that will need second stage liposuction. You should consult with you plastic surgeon.
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April 24, 2022
Answer: Lack of results From your pictures it looks like you had a mini tummy tuck. I don’t see the scar around your belly button which is one of the things you get from a full tummy tuck.
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April 24, 2022
Answer: Lack of results From your pictures it looks like you had a mini tummy tuck. I don’t see the scar around your belly button which is one of the things you get from a full tummy tuck.
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