Tummy tuck revision? Above my belly button bulges & my stomach is uneven (Photos)

Question

Hi. i have had a tummy tuck with muscle repair and also 360 lipo in 2021...and was thinking i may need a revision ...i have reason to believe that I have failed muscle repair.. above my belly button bulges..and my stomach is uneven

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear brooklyn1977,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

An in person evaluation is best but the contour that concerns you is likely from one of two scenarios, or a combination of both.  One scenario is that your muscle repair has failed and you are seeing the result of abdominal wall laxity.  The second scenario is that you have excess intra abdominal fat.  This is the fat behind your muscle wall that surrounds your organs.  The only way to address this fat is through weight loss.  The contour could also be a combination of these two scenarios.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @brooklyn1977, thank you for your question and showing you pictures. There are several factors to consider, among which is the surgical technique and a few additional tests to establish what really happened, and from there implement a surgical plan based on your needs and expectations. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

The muscle is literally a steak and it will not remain tight forever, the condition which will make fail a muscle repair is putting on weight. The visceral fat will push (inside-out) the muscle and will overstretch it again. 
The most important recommendation Is to lose at least 20-30 lbs in order to see the real and visible reduction of visceral fat and the protruding abdomen.  
Be encouraged! 
Dr. Cárdenas

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You need an examination to see if this is residual fat or if the muscle repair is loose or if it is internal fat. With internal fat, you have to lose weight.

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