1yr post op tummy tuck, disappointed. What can be done to improve things? (Photo)

Hello @trickynikky77, thank you for your question. It is important to look at what type of technique the surgeon used and whether he did muscle plication or not. 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. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).

Thank you for your question regarding what you can do to improve your tummy tuck results. By examining your photos, it looks like you have an excess fat issue (not an excess skin issue). This is a good thing, as this can likely be corrected with liposuction. I would recommend liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, and back (if you wish). You could also have your belly button revised during this procedure too. I'm sorry you are experiencing less than satisfactory results from your tummy tuck. I wish you the best of luck.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Dear trickynikky77,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Based upon the series of posted photos you need complete full TT revision and plication of muscles with bb revision. Fee $10,000.best to virtual consult with....

You can consider an umbilicoplasty to improve the look of the belly button. At one year post op you are a candidate for the procedure. Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Tummytuck results are permanent and irreversible.Personally I prefer to make the belly button incision on the small side when doing this procedure. Once the belly button is set it is very difficult to improve upon.
The skin opening created to bring the belly button through was done during surgery and that skin is now gone. The only realistic option for reducing the incision or a belly button scar is to do a press drink suture which may or may not improve the outcome long-term.
Some individuals are prone to hyperpigmented and hypertrophic scarring.Revision surgery and is unlikely to change that aspect of healing.
I typically recommend patients choose providers carefully by having multiple in person consultations before scheduling surgery. During the vetting process when patients are choosing the best provider you should carefully scrutinize each providers before and after pictures.
Obviously after the fact reviewing how to choose a plastic surgeon it’s a little bit besides the point. for those reading this club not yet had the procedure consider having at least five in person consultations before choosing a provider and consider scheduling more if you have any questions about having found the best provider.
Judge abdominoplasty Results based on who gets the most natural looking belly buttons with a low census car that follows an atomic contours naturally and evenly on both sides leaving the torso looking balanced attractive and proportion it from all angles including from behind. in the summary those are the main highlights of quality tummy tuck surgery.
Once done it is often difficult to improve on the outcome.
The importance of choosing the best provider cannot be overstated.
Your tummy tuck looks fairly typical though my personal preference is to make belly buttons small.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD