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Hello,Depending on surgical technique and how tightly tissue is stretched, the belly button can appear elongated.All the best
Hi CurvaceousNavels, believe it or not, come with lots of different appearances. Sometimes a pulled down toward the feet navel MAY indicate a TT was done. More diagnostic would be a scar around the navel. All the best.sek
Belly buttons come in all shapes and sizes with tummy tucks. The design is related to technique used. Yes, stretching the skin may impact the shape a bit.
Sometimes the belly button can be a tell-tale sign of a tummy tuck. Different surgeons use different techniques to obtain what they think is the best looking belly button. Be sure to ask for before and after photos to see what their belly buttons usually look like before proceeding. Good luck!
While it is not possible to guess correctly in every case, the 2 pictures you posted had tummy tucks.
Yes, a vertically stretched belly button oftentimes indicates that a person has had a tummy tuck. The two last photos show lower abdominal scars as well. I personally don't like the appearance of a stretched out belly button. That stretched out result can be avoided by the surgeon by making the new belly button opening more circular to vertically oval shaped which is aesthetically better in appearance, and is what I do.
Thank you for your question. The bruising appears normal in the photographs provided following liposuction and TT. Blisters can be caused by some of the compression garments. There is nothing to worry about and please contact your plastic surgeons office.
Thank you for your question. This far out from your surgery you should be just fine. Other than feeling sick from drinking make sure you stay hydrated and you should not take any pain medication with alcohol. Be sure to follow up with your surgeon.Best of luck,Dr. Hisham Seify
Mesh is not normally removed during tummy tuck procedure. Mesh may be removed if the mesh was placed open, rather than laparoscopically and if the mesh is not fully scarred into the fascia. Please share the operative note with your plastic surgeon. By removing the mesh, you can introduce a ri...