Loose skin in upper abdomen and hip areas after tummy tuck - what can be done to improve this?

Question

Hi there I had a tummy tuck back in 2017 after weight loss . I'm very happy with my results . I still have some loos skin in my upper abdomen and hip areas, that makes me self conscious when I sit down . Is there anything that can be done about this even non surgical. Would a breast lift help this situation . I don't want to have a scar in middle of my stomach. Thanks in advance Lisa

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

An examination or photos would be helpful in providing you more specific information.  A breast lift will not lift the excess skin from the abdomen.  Some patients opt for a reverse tummy tuck, but they are uncommon.  Depending on where the excess skin is on the hips you may be able to extend the tummy tuck scar for improvement, or perhaps liposuction alone would improve your concerns.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear Wiss_20, thanks for sharing your concerns, in order to evaluate your case it will good to have some pictures where we can notice. Make sure you go on with a board certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and the best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear wiss_20,
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

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Without including proper before and after pictures we can’t make an assessment on the outcome of your procedure.
I suggest you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon or consider having a few in person second opinion consultations.
There are no non-surgical treatment for skin tightening.
The only option that actually works is direct skin excision like having a tummy tuck.
There are a multitude of reasons why you may still have skin laxity of your upper abdomen. It may or may not be related to how your procedure was performed.
Consider including proper before and after pictures.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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