After DIEP Flap concerns, was told 10 months later, that the fascia was only tightened half way up? Is this the norm?

January 16, 2019
Asked By:Wingracie in Seattle, Washington

Belly button down, flatter and little protrusion. Belly button up, VERY full and sticks out compared to lower tummy. I feel barrel shaped! I have voiced my concern with P.S, and was as finally told the fascia was only tightened half way up! Why wasn't this info offered before the surgery? It explains ALOT! It feels like I'm wearing tight spanx,half way up,and everything is shoved to the top! This does affect me pysically, and looks bad! Fixable, is it a revision? Is only 1/2 up normal with diep?

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