Dog ears after tummy tuck and liposuction 360, pictures are 3 weeks post - will this likely need revision? (photos)

Hello. Great question.  Thank you for your images. Your surgeon is correct by wanting to wait a few more weeks even months to examine your final results. You are still early in your recovery. Swelling may take up to six months to go down. Be patient. Keep following up with your surgeon. Good luck with your recovery. If concerns persist, please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination.

At 3 weeks you are very early in your recovery. You should wait at least 6 months before you will see your final result and determine if you need a revision or not. Be sure to follow all post operative instructions. Good luck.

Congratulations on your surgery!  You are very early in your recovery and can expect changes ahead as tissues heal and swelling resolves. Small dog ears as this typically flatten over time.  If it does not your surgeon can address it after you are fully healed.  Continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon and keep all follow up appointments.

Dear pushingupdaisies7,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a tummy tuck surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  I see your area of concern and would allow at least 6 months to pass to assess whether the dog ear resolves on its own once the sutures dissolve and skin stretches.  Hang in there!