I had a mini tummy tuck 6 weeks ago and I am very concerned about the bulge/overhang above my incision. My surgeon says this will resolve on its own but from the look of it I am concerned it will not and I will need a revision. Some is swelling that fluctuates, and at first for the first two weeks the bulge was not present and my stomach was completely flat-is it possible this bulge forms as healing progresses and will it go away? HELP
August 10, 2019
Answer: Unhappy after mini tummy tuck Hello and thank you for the question. A mini tummy tuck only removes a limited amount of skin below the belly button and only a small percentage of women are true candidates for a mini. It would be hard to give you a definitive advice without seeing standard pictures (both before and after) or an in-person examination, but it sounds like you would have been a better candidate for a fully abdominoplasty as opposed to a mini. Nevertheless, it is way too early to judge your results. I would wait at least 3 months or so before considering any revision. A revision could involve a full-abdominoplasty. You should discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Best,
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August 10, 2019
Answer: Unhappy after mini tummy tuck Hello and thank you for the question. A mini tummy tuck only removes a limited amount of skin below the belly button and only a small percentage of women are true candidates for a mini. It would be hard to give you a definitive advice without seeing standard pictures (both before and after) or an in-person examination, but it sounds like you would have been a better candidate for a fully abdominoplasty as opposed to a mini. Nevertheless, it is way too early to judge your results. I would wait at least 3 months or so before considering any revision. A revision could involve a full-abdominoplasty. You should discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Best,
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June 5, 2019
Answer: 6 weeks post-op. I have overhang after mini tummy tuck. Will it go away? Hello. Great question. You mentioned that 2 weeks post-op your abdomen was flat and now its overhanging. I will say it is most likely swelling or it might be fluid collection. Please follow up with your surgeon as he knows you best. If concerns persist, please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination.
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June 5, 2019
Answer: 6 weeks post-op. I have overhang after mini tummy tuck. Will it go away? Hello. Great question. You mentioned that 2 weeks post-op your abdomen was flat and now its overhanging. I will say it is most likely swelling or it might be fluid collection. Please follow up with your surgeon as he knows you best. If concerns persist, please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination.
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