I had an abdominoplasty with MR 9 months ago and began to notice extra skin around 5 months. I was 158 day sx, 155 after and have remained the same weight. I asked my PA and she said i need a revision. When i saw my PS at 6m he said no. Its not skin.Just back fat. I'm going to see him for my 9month. Looking fo opinions and recommendations thank you!
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A full tummy tuck is advised based on your photos. The protrusion in the upper portion of your abdomen is either related to visceral/internal fat or muscle wall repair failure. If you had a mini tummy tuck that area isn't repaired nor is the excess skin above the belly button. I've included a...
From your photos it appears your muscle repair is intact. The contour of your abdomen is likely from visceral/internal fat. This is the fat around the organs behind the muscle wall and can be addressed through weight loss.
Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL,...
