Is a Second Tummy Tuck Allowed 20 Years Later?

Hello,

Thank you for the question.  Yes, a tummy tuck can be redone if needed.  To perform a tummy tuck again we would assume that you have re-developed abdominal soft tissue laxity.  If laxity is not an issue but fat deposits are then liposuction alone can be beneficial.

All the best,

Dr Remus Repta

It is good to hear that you were very satisfied with the results of your tummy tuck 20 years ago.  Even after an excellent tummy tuck, the passage of years will allow the tissues to soften and loosen, and this may be exaggerated by weight change.  I always inform my patients that cosmetic surgery does not stop our tissues from continuing to normally age and change.

 

If your board certified plastic surgeon thinks you are in good health and a good candidate for revision tummy tuck, you can achieve outstanding results with a revisional procedure... even 20 years later!

 

All the best,

Dr. Skourtis