50F. I had lipo on my abdomen 18 years ago which left stiff, rigid scar tissue on upper stomach (above belly button). One doctor told me he can’t get enough skin to pull down because of the tightness the scar tissue has made and recommends a mini tummy tuck. Another said he can do a full tummy tuck, but I will have a vertical scar under the bellybutton, which I don’t mind. Opinions? Experience with doing TT on once lipo’d abs w/ scar tissue? I really want a full Tummy Tuck.
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Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on these photos, a tummy tuck is your best option. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for an in-depth review of options.
Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Although your uterine hemorrhage was terrifying it would likely not have any impact or portend any issues with a tummy tuck procedure. Seek out in-person consultations where a full review of your medical history can be performed.
Over time, the numbness will improve, but it may not go away completely. You are correct, in that it is not uncommon to have numbness in the long scar following a Tummy Tuck. What happens over time is that your brain processes the signals of touch from the area of a scar differently; this is...
