I had a abdominalplasty with muscle repair. I weighed 150lbs for my procedure. I currently weigh about the same. I was hoping to remove a moderate amount of excess skin. I didnt seek other forms of abdominal plasty surgery just because i though a regular tummy tuck would be enough. He didnt discuss other options. I spoke with my surgeon and told me it was because of poor lasticity and didnt give any recommendations. I feel so unhappy with my results and i cant believe it looks like this.
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Hi Moni1989G,
I am sorry that this happened to you--open wounds are unfortunate after a tummy tuck procedure.
In the short term, your surgeon and/or your wound care team should help determine how to get the wound healed. Specifically, the wound is large enough that your surgeon may elect to skin...
You could start with an ultrasound, but it will be limited. If needed, then a CAT scan or even a MRI. I would first be examined by a plastic surgeon to see if the examination can tell how the muscle is doing. As you are learning, it is always best to do your surgery in the area where you live...
You tummy tuck still looks good, but it is not weight loss surgery. You appear to have a fair amount of internal fat and that is lost with weight loss.
