Will a tummy tuck revision fix this? How did this happen? (photos)

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TT w/MR in February 2021, & immediately not happy with the love handles that formed. At 6 months, my PS agreed to flank/back lipo & extending the incision if I needed it, for additional money. In August 2021, the lipo was done, but I was told that my incision didn't need extending because my skin would have no problems contracting, and was never extended, even though I nearly begged him to do so. 5 months post lipo and 11 months post TT, this is what I have. Is this the best I can expect?

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question. Based on the photos, you appear to have excess skin, which can be fixed with revision. An in-person examination is needed to confirm this. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

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.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear just4thefunuvit,
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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You obviously have some loose skin on your hips. This can be removed but requires extending the scars. It can be done under local anesthesia. I think if it bothers you it's worth doing.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

The typical trap of an inexperienced surgeon - not extending the incision laterally enough to correct potential dog ear forming. Only surgery can fix.

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