I have a flap of skin and a skin shelf above the incision of my tummy tuck. I also have a lot of pleating. Will this resolve with time. I feel so upset like this is a botched procedure that I spent so much money on and so much time to recover from.
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It sounds like you have specific aesthetic goals, and it's great that you're considering non-invasive to least invasive options. It's important to note that specific recommendations and possibilities will depend on your individual anatomy, health, and goals. Here are some potential options, but...
It appears from your photos that you still have swelling. Final results for a tummy tuck are seen 9-12 months after surgery, but the majority of the swelling is gone before then. I encourage you to visit with your surgeon about your concerns. Lymphatic massage may be helpful.
The human torso is asymmetrical to start with. Overall degree of asymmetry after your liposuction is pretty mild. It can be caused by how the skin drips your body because of connective tissue that attaches the skin to down there lying muscle wall, simply how you are wearing your undergarments or...
