Upper Abdomen Skin Still Loose After Tummy Tuck? (photo)

November 24, 2012
Asked By:bilbobaggy

Hi. I had a tummy tuck about six weeks ago following significant weight loss. I'm really happy with the result when I'm standing but when I lean forward the skin above my bellybutton is still loose and hangs down rather unattractively. My surgeon says this is a limitation of the procedure as the tummy tuck only really tightens the skin vertically, which seems logical but I am a little disappointed that the result only really 'works' in the upright position. Is this normal?

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December 19, 2013

Answer: Six weeks after an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is too early to determine the final results.

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J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 19, 2013

Answer: Six weeks after an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is too early to determine the final results.

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J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 23, 2013

Answer: Tummy tuck and loose skin

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August 23, 2013

Answer: Tummy tuck and loose skin

Kurtis Martin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 17, 2019

Answer: Major weight loss not only leaves excess skin but poor quality skin as well – abdominoplasty.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 17, 2019

Answer: Major weight loss not only leaves excess skin but poor quality skin as well – abdominoplasty.

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Answer: Loose skin after tummy tuck

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