My doctor said not to worry about the lumpy/ripple post tummy tuck, should I be concerned? (Photos)

Thank you for your question and photos. A preop photo would've been helpful. Based on these photos, it is not that your muscles are showing, it is excess irregular fat in the upper abdomen. Not sure if you had a "mini" TT or a full, but this will not correct itself. If your doctor believes that, then it's best to seek a second opinion. I would wait another 3 months, before further surgery is contemplated. Good luck with your healing.

Thank you for sharing your question and I can see your arms of concern. Unfortunately it appears that something other than a traditional tummy tuck was done and I would recommend discussing with your surgeon, or seeking second opinions from those able to review your operative note. Hope this helps.

You are early in the healing process.  Swelling after TT can produce lumps and may be normal.  Swelling and healing as well as scar maturation can persist for 6 months and sometimes up to 1 year.  Healthy people at their ideal weight should have the best overall recovery, but some of this will depend upon the surgical technique and adherence to postoperative protocols. If lumps do not improve, consider a TT revision after a year.

Dear Cheerful2364,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a tummy tuck surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Its hard to tell what kind of surgery was done...was there liposuction ? That can cause bumps that settle after a  few months. Was the skin pulled very tightly ?  if not, that too can cause an issue.  An exam is really needed to figure out what is going on.

Based on your pictures, it does appear that you are very thin and seeing your underlying musculature.  However, without a direct examination it is hard to say for sure.  I recommend massaging those areas 2-3 times a day to loosen up the skin there and allow it to redrape if necessary.  You are still early in the recovery so give yourself a little more time to see how things turn out.  I hope this helps.

I would give it 6 months, but it is unlikely it will smooth out enough to make you happy. good luck, and I hope I am wrong and it does smooth out.

Thanks for the question.  The first question is did you have a full tummy tuck?  A full tummy tuck involves translocation of the umbilicus, meaning the belly button stalk is moved to a different location.  This would involve the creation of a new belly button with sutures around the belly button.  It appears that you may have had a mini-tummy tuck that does not involve moving the belly button.  This can often lead to excess skin and contour deformities above the belly button that are not addressed with the mini-tummy tuck.  I recommend discussing this issue with your plastic surgeon to determine what was done.

Based only on your pictures, it may be possible that you had something other than a standard full tummy tuck. If you post your before and after pictures, it may be easier to give an opinion. You should see your plastic surgeon in person for follow up also. 

It's difficult to say from the photos what exactly was done.  I encourage you to meet with your surgeon for an examination and to discuss your concerns.  You still have several months before you will see your final result.