Can my tummy tuck incision be extended to get rid of saggy skin? (Photo)

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I’m 35 years old. I have 2 kids and had a tummy tuck almost 9 years ago. I am pleased with the results but I have loose/saggy skin around the love handles area. I would like to know if it would be a good idea to extend the incision to get rid of this extra skin. Thank you!

Christopher Pannucci, MD, MS · Answer

Hi NatyMiami,Absolutely possible.If you have residual excess skin and fat in the flanks and lower back after a tummy tuck, it is still possible to remove. Talk with your surgeon about a prone (face down) approach that continues your tummy tuck scar around to the lower back. Depending on your anatomy and area of skin excess, your scar may or may not meet in the midline in the back. This face-down approach allows for additional flank and lower back liposuction and skin removal--the attached video discusses further.Hope this helps!Best,Christopher Pannucci MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, WA

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

Definitely dog ears will improve after a bit of liposuction and skin removal extending just couple inches the Tummy Tuck incision. 
Be encouraged. 
Dr. Cárdenas

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear NatyMiami,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos it appears some minor skin excision and potentially liposuction will address your concerns.  I encourage you to return to your surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation.  Depending on the extent of the procedures they may be able to be done under local anesthesia.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Thanks for well posted photos. YES you need bilateral excision od "dog ear" deformities with liposuction. Fee $5,000. Best to virtual consult with...

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Ideally skin excision should be designed in a way so that the torso looks good from all angles.
Some people need a more extended version of the procedure if they have skin laxity on the sides or back.
If this was not addressed during the primary procedure then having a revision for extending the excision is a good idea.
Typically the recovery for skin only surgery is substantially easier than the primary procedure which most likely involved muscle tightening.
Follow up with the surgeon who did your procedure or have consults with other providers in your community.
Make sure you have a clear understanding of just how far the surgeon is going to extend the procedure to make sure you don’t find yourself in the same situation again.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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