Lipo and c-section revision vs. mini TT vs. TT

Hi cra731.
The amount of skin that is removed determines if it is just a scar revision (literally just the scar) or a lower abdomen below the BB skin only removal (some call this a mini tummy tuck)-to do this the surgeon will free the tissue from the muscle wall in order to advance it and remove a larger section (sometimes requires drain placement). Some surgeons do muscle tightening as part of a mini TT. A full TT requires freeing tissue all the way up to the lower rib cage and reshaping or even repositioning the BB. The surgical option for liposuction is for someone who is expected to flatten with fat removal (like deflating a balloon) without any skin excision (or scar revision). Once you know what look would be worth the tradeoffs of scars, length of recovery, etc. talk to a well reputed plastic surgeon and go through the options and expected final results again-these three options are very different. Good luck!-Dr. Doolabh

It is very difficult to answer your question without photos or in person evaluation. You have to understand that different plastic surgeons may have different approach to solve same problem. Liposuction and TT are frequently performed tougether to augment result. Revision of "C section" scar may be very slose to mini abdominoplasty, depending how extensive skin resection and manipulation of BB is planned. You should go back to your surgeon(s) and discuss issues in more depth or ask for another consultation. Hope this helps.