Does my mini-tummy tuck look like it needs a revision? (Photos)

Question

I am 5’9 and weigh 147 lbs. i had a mini-tummy tuck 6 months ago and I feel like my the results are not what they should be. I feel like my stomach should be tighter and that I look like a person who has lost weight and not a person who had a tummy tuck. My question is, 1. Do you think I need a revision? 2. And if so, what would you do?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

An in person evaluation or further photos are needed to know for sure, but it appears you may have improvement with further surgery.  Many times patients elect a mini tummy tuck when a standard tummy tuck is really needed.  If this is the case for you, you may be a candidate to convert it to get improved results.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Mini tummy tucks are often dissappointing. If you want to get a flatter tummy you could convert it into a full tummy tuck but it will leave a longer scar

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear flutterby73,
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

For a tighter abdomen, you actually need the full tummy tuck. However, you will always have some excess skin when you bend.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Based on your pictures, the skin has not been tightened enough. That is the reason for laxity and wrinkling you see.You would likely benefit from a high definition tummy tuck using high definition VASER liposuction. The tummy tuck procedure would comprehensively remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region. The abdominal muscle would also be 'tightened' to create the appearance of a flatter stomach.  A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a tummy tuck specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

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