9 months post-op tummy tuck and not happy with results - advice? (photos)

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I had an FDL tummy tuck in December 2021. I’m almost 9 months post op and I am not happy with my results. 10lbs of skin was removed so most of the skin is gone and my doctor said lipo was not necessary but I feel like he should have done lipo. I feel like a box and I paid ALOT of money for this tummy tuck and the results are not satisfying at all. I don’t have shape and I feel there is extra skin especially when I sit down.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your photos don’t show your result very well . What exactly are you unhappy with. The photo you show looks fine. Perhaps a revision would be worthwhile. Your skin may have stretched out to the point where more can be removed

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for submitting your question and photos! I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can discuss possible revisions and create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals!

Carlos Marciales, MD · Answer

You will need liposuction to give you more waist, and probably you will need to remove more skin to the front, in the horizontal

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Your problem isn't that you didn't get liposuction. The problem is that you had a massive skin stretch from being obese, and there is nothing a surgery can do to help rejuvenate your skin with more organized collagen and increased elastin. Massive weight loss patients who get body contouring surgery are prone to relaxation of the skin and require re-excision for optimized results. Your surgeon did nothing wrong.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Peaceful984030,
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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

When you bend of sit, there will always be some extra skin. However, you standing photos do show some excess skin. Please go back to your surgeon and discuss your concerns.  There is a limit on how much can safely be removed in one surgery.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry you are unhappy with the results from your tummy tuck.  I encourage you to speak with your surgeon about your concerns.  Liposuction will not tighten the skin but it could help improve contours.  Everyone will have some extra skin when seated, but if you have it when standing then further excision may be indicated.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Tummy tuck results are never judged in the sitting position. Everyone has skin laxity when the torso is flexed. If your skin was tight in the sitting position you wouldn’t be able to stand up straight.
Based on being in a sitting position your result looks excellent.
To get an assessment on the outcome of your procedure I suggest you consider posting proper before and after pictures. If you don’t have your before and after pictures then ask your surgeon to forward the ones they took.
Everyone has skin laxity while sitting.
Expecting to have a tight abdomen while sitting it simply beyond what can be delivered
Follow up with your provider or for a proper second opinion consultation scheduled those as in person consultations with other local board-certified plastic surgeons.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

9 months post-op tummy tuck and not happy with results - advice? (photos)

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