Is this an expected result? (Photo)

The first thing I ask patients is if they have had any major weight fluctuations or pregnancies AFTER their tummy tuck. If the answer is yes, then oftentimes this can be a reason why patients have residual skin and fat. If the answer is no, different techniques and amounts of skin resection are used by different surgeons to minimize complications due to things like too much tension on the wound etc. I cannot speak to other surgeons' techniques, however some err on the conservative side of skin excision to prevent complications like scar widening and/or wound separation.

Hi Fearless706113,
Congratulations on your weight loss! After surgery patients continue to heal well beyond a year. Patient with large volume weight loss tend to have more excess skin than those who haven't lost a significant amount of weight. This often necessitates additional procedures. Without before and after pictures it is hard to truly assess your result. If you have postoperative concerns it is always best to address these with your board certified plastic surgeon to make sure your are healing properly and your expectations can be properly managed. Should you seek expert consultation or a second opinion down the line, make sure you find an experienced plastic surgeon who is board certified to help you reach your goals.
Dr. Andre P. MarshallDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonBeverly Hills, CA 90210