Doctor did mini tummy tuck. I thought it was going to be a full tummy tuck. He did not do flanks, back. Can this fixed? (Photo)

Dear sealine43,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello and thank you for your question. I’m sorry that you are having issues after your surgery. Looking at your incisions, it appears that you did have a “full tummy tuck,” at least how most plastic surgeons would define it. Although there are many nuances to it, it basically involves incisions from hip to hip and an incision around the belly button. A mini abdominoplasty is a significantly shorter incision that usually does not move the belly button and does not extend from hip to hip. Often, plastic surgeons will also do liposuction of the flanks at the same time. Other surgical procedures may be done to address your concerns, such as additional liposuction. I would recommend returning to your surgeon or seeking a second opinion. Good luck on your journey.

Liposuction can be done to remove the excess fat from the hip areas and flanks if needed. This should help those areas nicely. Go back and talk to your surgeon and remind him that you paid for the full tuck and only got the mini. With those excess funds paid, you want to apply them towards the liposuction. Take your paperwork with you as well and speak to his office manager if needed.

Hello,It looks like you’ve had a full tummy tuck, not a mini tummy tuck. At this stage, there’s nothing that can be done in the short term besides Vaser lipo. The dog ear can be corrected surgically.

I'm sorry you are unhappy with your tummy tuck results. I encourage you to have an open conversation with your surgeon about your results and see if you can come to an agreement. If not you can consider visiting with another board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more about revision options.

Dear sealine,
Contrary to your statement, in NO ONE'S book is that a mini tummy tuck. That length of scar indicates a full and possibly even, an extended tummy tuck. There are variations on a full tummy tuck that may include not suturing the muscles, and maybe that is where your confusion is coming in, but that has nothing to do with the amount of skin present. We also do not know how long ago your surgery was to comment on the pain issue. The sensitivity to shorts could indicate nerve injuries, which can occur with tummy tucks, and may resolve over time. The residual hip bulging can be addressed either with liposuction (depending on your skin quality), or extension of the scar to remove the skin, or a combination of both. There is just too much missing information for us to accurately comment. Good luck!

Based on your limited number of posted photographs, the issue is where you consented for this procedure? And the placement of the incision being so high? Best of virtual consult with. There are options they can do to improve the results.