I was supposed to have had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo 360. I don't believe I received that. I have a significant amount of excess skin still and my original belly button. My surgeon agreed I need a revision but does not want to redo my belly button, and says I just need some more lipo around/above the belly button and a mini tummy tuck to fix the skin laxity below my belly button. Will this fix the issue?
Answer: Tummy Tuck Revision Thank you for your question regarding your belly button sagging after a tummy tuck. Will liposuction and a mini tuck fix this issue? Thank you for your history and your photos. Yes, I think the surgical plan is accurate. However, you must realize that liposuction does not tighten the skin and only eliminates fat. In the after pictures, you can see an area of fat around the umbilicus. This needs more liposuction. However, liposuction will cause loose skin, which will inquire either a mini tummy tuck at that same time or a tummy tuck later. Liposuction can damage the blood supply and lead to nonpredictable healing of the abdominal wall flap. Therefore, experience and a conservative nature may be the best way. However, I agree with liposuction, no relocation of your current belly button, and perhaps a mini tummy with liposuction or later.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Revision Thank you for your question regarding your belly button sagging after a tummy tuck. Will liposuction and a mini tuck fix this issue? Thank you for your history and your photos. Yes, I think the surgical plan is accurate. However, you must realize that liposuction does not tighten the skin and only eliminates fat. In the after pictures, you can see an area of fat around the umbilicus. This needs more liposuction. However, liposuction will cause loose skin, which will inquire either a mini tummy tuck at that same time or a tummy tuck later. Liposuction can damage the blood supply and lead to nonpredictable healing of the abdominal wall flap. Therefore, experience and a conservative nature may be the best way. However, I agree with liposuction, no relocation of your current belly button, and perhaps a mini tummy with liposuction or later.
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April 5, 2023
Answer: Belly button surgery Dear Graceful4321717,
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April 5, 2023
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April 4, 2023
Answer: Revision An in person evaluation is always best but from your photos it appears you had a mini tummy tuck when you needed a full. For the best result you should consider a full tummy tuck which will address the muscle separation above the belly button as well as remove excess fat and skin.
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April 4, 2023
Answer: Revision An in person evaluation is always best but from your photos it appears you had a mini tummy tuck when you needed a full. For the best result you should consider a full tummy tuck which will address the muscle separation above the belly button as well as remove excess fat and skin.
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March 24, 2023
Answer: Abdominal revision with liposuction Based on these photos and short of in person evaluation (skin tone, laxity) it appears that mayor cause for your concern are irregularities of fat tissue/deep scars; it takes at least 1 year for result of TT and liposuction to mature. Once fat tissue is soft it can be treated with further liposuction, in particular areas around BB. You should have in mind that liposuction done with TT significantly underminds blood supply to the abdominal skin; for that reason surgeon may decide to do a more conservative liposuction to avoid skin loss and healing problems. This should be discussed with your surgeon and when time is right, proceed with additional liposuction. Good luck.
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March 24, 2023
Answer: Abdominal revision with liposuction Based on these photos and short of in person evaluation (skin tone, laxity) it appears that mayor cause for your concern are irregularities of fat tissue/deep scars; it takes at least 1 year for result of TT and liposuction to mature. Once fat tissue is soft it can be treated with further liposuction, in particular areas around BB. You should have in mind that liposuction done with TT significantly underminds blood supply to the abdominal skin; for that reason surgeon may decide to do a more conservative liposuction to avoid skin loss and healing problems. This should be discussed with your surgeon and when time is right, proceed with additional liposuction. Good luck.
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April 24, 2023
Answer: No that will not fix your issue You would benefit most from a full tummy tuck with rectus plication. You still have excess skin below your belly button as well as small dog ears on the sides of your incisions and contour deformities from irregular liposuction. A full tummy tuck with liposuction for sculpting will be your best option. It will extend your current scar by a few centimeters on each side and you will have an incision around your belly button. Good luck!
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April 24, 2023
Answer: No that will not fix your issue You would benefit most from a full tummy tuck with rectus plication. You still have excess skin below your belly button as well as small dog ears on the sides of your incisions and contour deformities from irregular liposuction. A full tummy tuck with liposuction for sculpting will be your best option. It will extend your current scar by a few centimeters on each side and you will have an incision around your belly button. Good luck!
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