I had a TT 6 months ago and the umbilicus was floated. I am not happy as the lower ab has some excess skin and there is a little on top. I was in good shape before I had my first TT and did it by a board certified PS. AFter seeing many other surgeons most of who are not big on doing a full revision after the floating BB was done, one suggested doing a revision by refloating the BB as he could get things tighter and not risk BB stenosis. Has anyone done a full revision after the BB was floated?
August 22, 2013
Answer: TT revision after an umbilical float
Dear bbredo,
it is difficult to answer without a picture.
yes you can have a revision. It would be best if you could obtain the operative report of the first surgery though just so the next surgeon can read all the details.
sometimes just liposuction might improve the abdomen and flanks contouring, which is a quicker and simpler recovery.
but again this can only be determined at the time of the consultation with a BC Plastic Surgeon who will be able to assess the amount of subcutaneous fatty deposits versus skin laxity.
good luck,
Florence Mussat
312-751-9000
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August 22, 2013
Answer: TT revision after an umbilical float
Dear bbredo,
it is difficult to answer without a picture.
yes you can have a revision. It would be best if you could obtain the operative report of the first surgery though just so the next surgeon can read all the details.
sometimes just liposuction might improve the abdomen and flanks contouring, which is a quicker and simpler recovery.
but again this can only be determined at the time of the consultation with a BC Plastic Surgeon who will be able to assess the amount of subcutaneous fatty deposits versus skin laxity.
good luck,
Florence Mussat
312-751-9000
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August 20, 2013
Answer: Converting an umbilical float procedure
The biggest problem with refloating the umbilicus is having it too low. If have successfully converted patients from an umblical float to a standard abdominoplasty. The risk is some ischemic necrosis of the umbilicus itself but in my experience it has been minimal and worth the risk for the vastly improved abdominal contour.
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August 20, 2013
Answer: Converting an umbilical float procedure
The biggest problem with refloating the umbilicus is having it too low. If have successfully converted patients from an umblical float to a standard abdominoplasty. The risk is some ischemic necrosis of the umbilicus itself but in my experience it has been minimal and worth the risk for the vastly improved abdominal contour.
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