Butt volume loss after extended tummy tuck with muscle repair - how did this happen? (photos)

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I had an ETT MR on 12/19/2022. I’m 4’8 I weighted was 125. I had a nice shape far as my buttocks. It’s was firm and round with a lot of fluffiness. I’m almost 5MPO and my weight now is 122. So I haven’t really lost any weight. But the problem is my butt is gone. The top part of my buttocks is FLAT!! I don’t understand what happened if I only went to get abdominalplasty. Is it possible a ETT MR can cause you to lose your butt?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

An extended tummy tuck should not impact your buttocks at all.  It may be an illusion since your abdomen has changed.  Unless you specifically had liposuction to the area or if your tummy tuck incision extended to your back, the buttocks wouldn't change as a result of the surgery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Dazzling176869,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went 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

Geuris Cruz Quiroz, MD · Answer

Dear @Dazzling176869
Tummy tuck with MR or abdominoplasty does not cause you loose your buttocks fat, this can be an optical illusion after your abdomen area has change. Keep in mind after this type of surgery diet are not recommend it, due to the post op time your body will lose weight itself.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your second photo did not show your buttocks, so I cannot comment specifically. I would suggest discussing this with your surgeon. No fat is removed from the buttocks with just an extended tummy tuck.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Without proper before and after naked photos, it is impossible for any of us to give you an accurate assessment.

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