Concerns post mastopexy with mini tummy tuck. Can this be improved? (Photo)
November 16, 2023
Asked By:Genuine791888 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
I am 44 years old and had this procedure around five years ago. I am pleased to have had the procedure as I had a lot of loose skin post pregnancy and weight loss. However I do still feel unhappy about the "indented" skin around the scars of the breasts and the overhang above the mini tuck scar. I have maintained my weight so hoped for a better look on the stomach. I do feel the breasts look less rounded and lifted than hoped also. Can this be improved? My surgeon thought not 2y post-.
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The speed or delay in the recovery process depends on the patient's specific response. Each body is different, each body heal in a certrain way.After Mommy Make Over surgery, if no complications occur, you can return to work after a month, only if it is office work. In your case to carry out...
A mommy makeover is not a weight loss procedure and an expected weight loss of 15-20 lbs is much more than I would suggest to most patients. These surgeries are meant to improve contour and shape not with the goal of losing weight. It is also not likely that you would see weight loss...
It would not be possible to do a reverse and mini at the same time. This would compromise the blood flow to the abdominal skin. You would be best served with a full abdominoplasty (to treat excess skin above and below the belly button) and finding a surgeon who will work with you to minimize...
