6 Months After my Tummy Tuck, I No Longer Have a Waist and my Belly Button Lies Flat Against my Skin?

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your circumferential tummy tuck. At 6 months, I would suspect that results that you are now seeing would be permanent and I wouldn't expect any further changes. When the belly is thinned, there is sometimes minimal remaining fat around the belly button, which can give it a flat appearance. In some cases, a revision can be done to give the belly button more contour.

As for the waist line, this is typically controlled by the muscle tightening that is done. In a circumferential case, the tightening of the lateral skin can sometimes blunt the curves that create the waist line.

If you have any concerns or questions, I would recommend visiting your plastic surgeon to discuss them.

Best of luck with your continued recovery.

Jeff Rockmore

At 6 months post-op from your circumferential abdominoplasty you are likely seeing your final result or pretty close to it.  If you are unhappy with your belly button, I would ask your surgeon if they think a small revision would be beneficial.

Hi,

It's great that you are pleased overall with your extended tummy tuck results:


There are several factors (e.g., pre-op BB shape, thickness of abdominal skin/fat layer, reinsertion technique) that influence the final belly button shape. After 6 months, it is unlikely to change in appearance. The potential benefit of revision surgery is very limited.

If your weight is stable, you probably won't see a waistline change at this point. Depending on your pre-op shape/proportions, weight loss (if indicated) or liposuction might be helpful.


Thanks for your question and good luck!