In 2009 I had a mini tummy tuck because my problem area was loose skin and fat in the lower abdomen. My upper abdomen looked fine. But after the mini tuck, I was left with dimples just above my belly button. So now my lower abd looks tight & flat but the area around my belly button protrudes, has loose skin and dimples. The surgeon said he could try to make it look better with smart Lipo but I may need a full timmy tuck. Can a Full tuck be done after a mini tuck?
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It's hard to give you a good answer without seeing you, but I don't see why you couldn't get a full tummy tuck after a mini-tummy tuck. As long as you have looseness of your abdominal wall and excess skin, you should be a good candidate for a full tummy tuck.
Thank you for the question. It is hard to definitively say anything without photos or a proper exam. You are very early in your post operative course. I would continue to see your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. They will help you through the process. Typically there is significant...
I have to agree that waiting a bit will be helpful. I have had several appear as you do, and most look much better as time goes on. This upper area has usually undergone some liposuction so it may have more swelling, and it can also trap excess fluid. With time alone it might go down. If it is...
