I had an extended tummy tuck 18 months ago and the feeling of tightness and pulling has never gone away like I read it should by now. It's extremely uncomfortable and left me hunchbacked because I can't stand straight up as it feels like I don't have enough skin anymore to do so. I also have never regained feeling in my abdomen. It's all made my lower back pain worse as it has to compensate. I have read this is not the norm and want to know what can be done to fix it. Thanks
Answers (2)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
For a revision your surgeon will need to make incisions to address your concerns. If there are concerns with the muscle wall above the level of the belly button then an incision around the umbilicus will need to be made. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you...
You still have some excess lower abdominal tissue which can be removed with a repeat lower mini tuck. The umbilicus does not need to be touched. A vertical component could also be used to tighten even more.
The one breast can be revised to help remove the lower excess tissue and better position the nipple to match the opposite side. Liposuction could be done on the upper abdomen to remove the excess fat. This is not done with the tuck for safety reasons to the skin. Go back and discuss this with...
