Does this look like a muscle repair failure or another issues? 49, 5'6, 125 lbs 4 months post (photo)

December 30, 2018
Asked By:JoannaW2 in Temecula, CA

I am 49, 5 '6, 125, had tummy tuck with light lipo on hips & flanks 4 months ago. I look like I still need a tummy tuck! Please tell me if something looks wrong to you or just maybe a lot of swelling. The puffy stomach & thick body make me wish I never had surgery! No pre-pictures but pre-surgery I had a thin middle with excess skin due to pregnancy (carried pregnancy mainly in the front). Now my entire middle is thick & I look like a man. I waited years to treat myself, now I look worse.

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January 13, 2020

Answer: Tummy tuck surgery: Does this look like a muscle repair failure or another issue?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 13, 2020

Answer: Tummy tuck surgery: Does this look like a muscle repair failure or another issue?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Allow 6 months

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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April 15, 2025

Answer: Allow 6 months

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
March 4, 2025

Answer: 4 months post op

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 4, 2025

Answer: 4 months post op

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 31, 2018

Answer: Maybe a touch up

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John J. Corey, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 31, 2018

Answer: Maybe a touch up

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John J. Corey, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 31, 2018

Answer: Tummy Tuck and Swelling

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Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 31, 2018

Answer: Tummy Tuck and Swelling

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