What are the best options for my 1-year post-op tummy tuck muscle repair?

Your surgeon will be able to advise you on the expected recovery based on your surgical plan. From what you have described, the recovery should be minimal with some routine care of the incision managed at home. Your surgeon should go over post operative instructions with you.

It is difficult to see exactly what is going on. This issue is due to either excess fat, or abdominal wall weakness (not necessarily a hernia) An in office examination would answer these questions Dr Taranow.

It's difficult to assess your results from this limited photo. It would be helpful to see your before/after photos if you have them. If you are uncomfortable with your results you may want to seek a second opinion from another board certified plastic surgeon near you.

It’s not a good idea to partially tighten the muscle wall. Either do it stem to stern or leave it alone. If you want to have a tight flat abdomen you need muscle tightening up to your rib cage. Unfortunately with a floating belly button you cannot convert the procedure to a full tummy tuck w...

A tummy tuck removes fat in front of the abdominal wall, as well as excess skin. Any abdominal muscle separation is typically also corrected. The space where your organs are is not addressed and the organs are not moved. Hope this helps!

Hello @Kgokgo and thank you for your question and showing your picture. A scar always can be improved with other treatments like laser, fixer or other products. However what I see form the picture is that there is flaccidity or a little bulging, you will need a consultation to really determined...