I had a full tummy tuck in December of 2011. I have great results except I have a small dog ear on my left side. I'm having it removed tomorrow and was wondering if there is pain associated with this procedure and if so how is that treated. I have a very low pain threshold. Thanks
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Answer: Revision tummy tuck procedures for excess skin and fat
Yes it is possible to do a full tummy tuck after a mini tummy tuck. This will vary from patient the patient.
Mini tummy tucks are usually chosen for one of 2 reasons.
the problem is strictly limited to the lower abdomen
There is not enough skin in the upper abdomen to reach...
It's hard to give you a good answer without seeing you, but I don't see why you couldn't get a full tummy tuck after a mini-tummy tuck. As long as you have looseness of your abdominal wall and excess skin, you should be a good candidate for a full tummy tuck.
Thank you for the question. It is hard to definitively say anything without photos or a proper exam. You are very early in your post operative course. I would continue to see your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. They will help you through the process. Typically there is significant...