I look bloated all the time. Do I need a tummy tuck revision? (Photo)

You might need a tummy tuck revision if you have visible bulging, rippling, or wrinkling of the skin; if you have loose skin hanging below the incision; or if you have persistent pain or discomfort. A revision may also be recommended if you have a hernia or an abdominal separation (diastasis recti).
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your stomach after a tummy tuck, talk to your surgeon about your options. They may recommend a revision surgery to improve the results.

Dear Surgery402, thanks for sharing your concerns and pictures. After evaluate your case, you seem to need a tummy tuck revision. I do suggest to get in touch with your surgeon or his team to work with this. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia

Dear Virginian,
Thanks for submitting your tummy tuck pictures and sorry for your sub optimal outcome. From observing your pictures, it appears that you have abdominal skin and muscles laxity , which gives you the bloated look. So the answer to your question is , indeed, you will benefit significantly from a redo of your tummy tuck surgery. In the right surgical hands you will end up with flat stomach, youthful looking abdominal skin, narrower waists, nicer belly button, improved body posture and tighter pubic skin.
Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety, Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive as described above.
All the best,
Dr Widder
widderplasticsurgery.com

Dear Surgery402,
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 recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation. The contour that concerns you could be from several factors. If it is muscle repair failure then a revision is needed to correct it. If it is seroma it will improve when drained. If it is from visceral/internal fat then weight loss will help. It also appears you have hypertrophic scars that may be improved with a scar revision.

It is either the lack of or the failure of stitches placed in your stomach muscles, or s collection of fluid (seroma) causing your issues. A physical exam would answer these questions
Dr. Taranow

You need in person examination, a sub cutaneous scan, then a decision if lipo or re operation of a redo TT is indicated. Fees either $6,000 or $10,000. Use only private practice boarded PS.

I suggest you follow up with the surgeon who did your procedure or consult with another local board-certified plastic surgeon to get assessment.

Your pictures show that something is not right.


Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD