7 months post op - should I consider a revision? (photos)

July 9, 2024
Asked By:Phenomenal829618 in Huntleigh, Missouri

44yr mom of 3. Had weight loss surgery in 2015 highest weight 365, maintaining 215-210 for several years. Had consultation wanted Fleur de Lis but PS said no, said I would be happier with regular abdominoplasty and muscle repair results. 7mon PO. ln recovery he told husband I would need revision? I had partial hysterectomy at same time and he blames excess skin on that procedure at my one week FU appt. He has seen me 1X after surgery. He said 6lb skin removed, lower abdomen only. Ask for refund?

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July 10, 2024

Answer: You've been lied to

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 10, 2024

Answer: You've been lied to

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 12, 2024

Answer: Revision

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 12, 2024

Answer: Revision

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 10, 2024

Answer: Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasties

Peter D. Geldner, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 10, 2024

Answer: Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasties

Peter D. Geldner, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 10, 2024

Answer: Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 10, 2024

Answer: Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 10, 2024

Answer: Return of redundant tissue is not unusual

Matthew C. Camp, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 10, 2024

Answer: Return of redundant tissue is not unusual

Matthew C. Camp, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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