Do I need a TT revision? (Photo)

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Hello, I got a ETT in 2019 but gained 30 lbs bc of covid, now i am at 135 which is 17lbs from my post op weight. I am unhappy with how my stomach looks, the loose skin, and the huge scar from my ETT. However, in the first ETT i faced huge blood lost and had to be transferred to the ER for a few weeks right after surgery so the idea of a revision tt is scary. Please let me know if i need a revision, or mini tt, or lipo and skin tightening. It does not look too bad when i stand up but sitting down

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It does not appear you need a revision to your tummy tuck.  You could possibly consider a scar revision or liposuction, but based on the complications you experienced you may want to focus on diet and exercise to help you lose the weight that you gained over the past couple of years.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is very difficult to give you good advise without in person consultation. Laxity of your skin would be the major factor to decide about procedures needed; TT/scar revision, aggressive liposuction, very likely combination of all three would be my consideration. Lowering of the scar without belly button repositioning would be revision TT recommendation. In person consultation is recommended. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Compassionate586304,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

You appear to require some liposuction due to your recent weight gain.  The TT scar is a bit wide and possibly thick.  A physical exam would determine if you require any further skin excision or revision of a portion of the scar (sometimes it is better to revise just a small portion of the scar to see how you heal vs the expense of a complete scar revision).  
Skin tightening rarely works well enough to justify the cost .
Best wishes.
Dr. Taranow

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based only on the posted photos I recommend complete scar revision of the extended TT scar. The fee $5,000 +/-. Best to in person or virtual consult.

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