I will be 5 months Post Full Tummy Tuck with some lipo . I spent $9745.00 . I was expecting much better results that what i received . Im meeting with the Dr on November 21st to express this to him in hopes that i get things fixed . I am posting Before and after pictures . Some Before and Afters that are together are at 3 months . The rest of the Afters are within the last couple days . Also what do you think needs done ? More lipo or more skin removed, or both ? THANK YOU !
Answer: Unrealistic vs underdelivered this is likely a mixture of problems on both sides. Your surgeon likely didn't explain to you what type of result you could expect while you have unrealistic expectations(the sitting photo, everyone's abdomen will look terrible, even many think girls who haven't had or need a TT). Your BB in a little large, looks like you could benefit from more lipo, your skin appears fairly tight in a standing position, so more skin may be hard to be removed but realize that will then leave you will a scar where your BB is now. Honest conversation with open mind is your best bet. Good luck
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Unrealistic vs underdelivered this is likely a mixture of problems on both sides. Your surgeon likely didn't explain to you what type of result you could expect while you have unrealistic expectations(the sitting photo, everyone's abdomen will look terrible, even many think girls who haven't had or need a TT). Your BB in a little large, looks like you could benefit from more lipo, your skin appears fairly tight in a standing position, so more skin may be hard to be removed but realize that will then leave you will a scar where your BB is now. Honest conversation with open mind is your best bet. Good luck
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Answer: Tummy tuck results It's best to simply be straightforward and explain your concerns. Looking at your photos, aside from the belly button being a little enlarged, I frankly do not see any problems. Perhaps your goals were not met, you and your surgeon did not clearly explain to each other what you wanted and what the surgeon could achieve?No need to feel embarrassed, speak to your surgeon. Lack of communication is the biggest source of conflict.
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Answer: Tummy tuck results It's best to simply be straightforward and explain your concerns. Looking at your photos, aside from the belly button being a little enlarged, I frankly do not see any problems. Perhaps your goals were not met, you and your surgeon did not clearly explain to each other what you wanted and what the surgeon could achieve?No need to feel embarrassed, speak to your surgeon. Lack of communication is the biggest source of conflict.
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Answer: Disappointed with TT results. Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry that your current results have not been what you anticipated. I would recommend evaluating your preoperative and postoperative photographs with your surgeon while reviewing the records of your desired result at the time of your initial consultation. Comparison of the desired verbal results can then be done to your current surgical ones and treatment options at improvement can then be had to discuss how refinement of your results can be addressed. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Disappointed with TT results. Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry that your current results have not been what you anticipated. I would recommend evaluating your preoperative and postoperative photographs with your surgeon while reviewing the records of your desired result at the time of your initial consultation. Comparison of the desired verbal results can then be done to your current surgical ones and treatment options at improvement can then be had to discuss how refinement of your results can be addressed. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Disappointed with Tummy Tuck results. How to express this to doctor without insulting him but getting my point across? Ask for some extra time to talk to your surgeon and ask to review the before and after pictures. Your results are not bad but perhaps there is room for improvement. In many cases, there is a limit as to how much can be done at one time. Without seeing you in person, it is hard to say more. Perhaps some additional lipo may help.
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Answer: Disappointed with Tummy Tuck results. How to express this to doctor without insulting him but getting my point across? Ask for some extra time to talk to your surgeon and ask to review the before and after pictures. Your results are not bad but perhaps there is room for improvement. In many cases, there is a limit as to how much can be done at one time. Without seeing you in person, it is hard to say more. Perhaps some additional lipo may help.
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Answer: Communication with your surgeon As plastic surgeons, we always desire that our patients are happy with their results. It's the whole point of why we do our job. If there are specific concerns about your results you need to convey that to your surgeon. There are often revision techniques that can be used to improve certain areas. One thing that I need to emphasize is that everyone's body is different. I think it is very important prior to surgery to discuss reasonable expectations. The results you are seeking might not be physically attainable based on your body habitus. It is also helpful to review before and after pictures. Patients will often forget how extensive the change has been once they get used to their new body shape. Best wishes to you!
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Answer: Communication with your surgeon As plastic surgeons, we always desire that our patients are happy with their results. It's the whole point of why we do our job. If there are specific concerns about your results you need to convey that to your surgeon. There are often revision techniques that can be used to improve certain areas. One thing that I need to emphasize is that everyone's body is different. I think it is very important prior to surgery to discuss reasonable expectations. The results you are seeking might not be physically attainable based on your body habitus. It is also helpful to review before and after pictures. Patients will often forget how extensive the change has been once they get used to their new body shape. Best wishes to you!
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