I had a tummy tuck I am almost 11 weeks post op.. When I sit I feel like I still have a lot of skin and my belly button sinks in all the skin :( I wasn't too big before. I haven't gained weight either. I know it takes time but I'm starting to doubt it'll go away with time.. I want to voice my concerns to my surgeon but I'm not sure if I'm just being picky or if I should have gotten more skin removed
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Dear solice1,
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...
More time is needed before considering further intervention. If you still have excess skin after 9-12 months you can consider have skin only removal. It is difficult to tell from the photo provided if you are a candidate for this. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
Thank you for your question. Unless you have gained a significant amount of weight in the postoperative period, the most likely reason for the overhanging fat/skin and the bulge is a failed muscle repair. This can easily be determined upon examination. The solution would be to revise the muscle...