Can I just get dog ear removal done or do I need a full revision? (Photos)

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I had a tummy tuck early 2023. I was told by the surgeon that I would need an extended tummy tuck to be truly satisfied but I was taking part in a post operative pain management study so the standard tummy tuck with muscle repair was 100% free.I talked to the surgeon about getting the dog ears removed after. I moved and honestly was happy with the before & after. Now I’m looking into dog ear removal, can I get just that done? What is the cost range? Do I need a full revision?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Excision of dog ears in local anesthesia is very simple. Extensive liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, and lower back, possibly extended TT with lipo, would be options to consider. Hope this helps.

Joel Patrick Maier, MD · Answer

You have a very nice result. "Dog ear" revision is very simple and includes extension of the scar laterally by a 2-3 inches which will not be visible and not a big deal. It can be done under local, and cost depends. If you go to the original surgeon, they will likely not charge you a surgeon's fee (up to $2,500 depending), and only charge you for hard costs (facility, nursing, and supplies). Then you will have a nice, smooth contour. Thank you.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mrs.britt,
it is hard to tell but you can get dog ears removal under local anesthesia and see how will it improve the results. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Yes you can elect to simply have the excess skin at the end of your incision addressed.  However it appears from your photos that you would have a nice improvement in your results if you added some liposuction for further contouring.  This can be done at the same time as addressing the dog ears.

Murat Diyarbakirlioglu, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Dog ear removal without tummy tuck revision is possible with tummy and sides liposuction. 
My recommendation would be scar revision for the current tummy scar in order to take it lower than its current plane + extending the scars to the sides to remove the excess skin on the sides and the dog ear + liposuction, these procedures would provide the best result and you'll have a really good form

Can I just get dog ear removal done or do I need a full revision? (Photos)

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Answer: Dog era excision, liposuction, possibly full TT

Answer: Dog era excision, liposuction, possibly full TT

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Answer: Dog ears

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Answer: A partial revision can be done to address the issue of the dog ear left behind from surgery.

Answer: A partial revision can be done to address the issue of the dog ear left behind from surgery.

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Answer: Dog ear removal only is possible

Answer: Dog ear removal only is possible

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Can I just get dog ear removal done or do I need a full revision? (Photos)

Answers (10)

Answer: Dog era excision, liposuction, possibly full TT

Answer: Dog era excision, liposuction, possibly full TT

Answer: Dog ears

Answer: Dog ears

Answer: Dog ear removal

Answer: Dog ear removal

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Everything you need to know about Tummy Tuck Revision

Answer: A partial revision can be done to address the issue of the dog ear left behind from surgery.

Answer: A partial revision can be done to address the issue of the dog ear left behind from surgery.

Answer: Dog ears

Answer: Dog ears

Answer: Dog ear removal only is possible

Answer: Dog ear removal only is possible

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