TT with MR 5 months ago - not pleased with my results. Surgeon says it's visceral fat. It's squishy and a lot of skin (Photo)

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I am unsure if this is actually visceral fat or subcutaneous fat that would benefit from more lipo/skin removal. I did have abdominal lipo done in the office 1 month ago. Is it worth getting a second opinion?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

There is no harm getting a second opinion.  Pre operative photos would be helpful to determine what may be causing the abdominal contour.  If it is visceral fat then weight loss is the way to improve your results.  An exam would be needed to determine if further liposuction or skin removal is indicated.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear waggies,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

Based on your photos you have almost nothing of excess of subcutaneous fat, your problem is not that. 
Your problem is the protruding appearance and the lack of shape around the waist. What you are pinching is excess of width and another skin resection  won’t eliminate excess of width. 
Your real problem is your muscle. You need to get redone the Tummy Tuck to tighten the muscle, I predict 5-6 inches muscle repair (13-15 cm), redrape the skin, may remove an extra inch of skin, no more, and create a beautiful smaller belly button and a tapered  more curvaceous shape. . 
I honestly consider you will have an awesome result!!
Be encouraged. 
Dr. Cardenas

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Just based on your photos, It appears that most of the fullness is internal and some structural from your back. You are sway back and push your abdomen forward. Abdominoplasty will not correct this.  Nonsurgical EMSculpt treatments might be helpful to tighten your muscle. An examination is needed to see if anything surgical could be done.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on the series of posted photos YES you need in person or virtual consult with.... I think yiu need revision of TT scar to pull more skin and repeat aggressive lipo with J-Plasma to tighten rest of abdominal skin. Fee $6,000. Best to virtual consult with....

TT with MR 5 months ago - not pleased with my results. Surgeon says it's visceral fat. It's squishy and a lot of skin (Photo)

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