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Tummy Tuck 39 yo mum, small vertical scar, stretched skin from pregnancy, muscle repair
UPDATED FROM LilouB
6 months post
6 months post TT vertical scar
WORTH IT$13,000
I’ve been doing a lot of googling lately, trying to find photos of other scars similar to mine. I just don’t feel confident that my outcome is the best it could be. Thoughts of revisions have been on my mind. I figured going with one of the top cosmetic surgeons in the city, and spending nearly 14K would mean I’d feel amazing about my stomach, but I don’t. I know that I prefer this to my former faux-preggo belly and hanging loose skin, but some days I feel I’ve traded in one eye sore for a different one.
I’m mostly concerned about the short vertical scar. It’s wider and thicker. It has created a crease where the fat on either side puffs up a bit, so it’s like a valley. I have not gained weight. I’m soft from not working out, but I’m underweight if anything, yet I still have some puffing out on either side of the vertical scar. I think my horizontal scar is great. Very thin and smooth. My vertical one is such a disappointment though. Had I known it would create this “front bum” I would have opted for a higher single scar. When I’m leaning forward in a plank position, there is still skin that hangs down on either side of the scar. I look pretty good when I’m standing straight, but if I’m wearing a bikini I don’t want to have to worry about sitting down or leaning forward. It looks really strange and unnatural in those positions. I’m so bummed. I don’t want to have to pay more money to fix this. 14K was already 4K more than my max budget. Feeling really down today. I just wish it could have been that perfect fix the first time. How do I figure out if my results are normal? How do I determine if a revision is justified?
I’m mostly concerned about the short vertical scar. It’s wider and thicker. It has created a crease where the fat on either side puffs up a bit, so it’s like a valley. I have not gained weight. I’m soft from not working out, but I’m underweight if anything, yet I still have some puffing out on either side of the vertical scar. I think my horizontal scar is great. Very thin and smooth. My vertical one is such a disappointment though. Had I known it would create this “front bum” I would have opted for a higher single scar. When I’m leaning forward in a plank position, there is still skin that hangs down on either side of the scar. I look pretty good when I’m standing straight, but if I’m wearing a bikini I don’t want to have to worry about sitting down or leaning forward. It looks really strange and unnatural in those positions. I’m so bummed. I don’t want to have to pay more money to fix this. 14K was already 4K more than my max budget. Feeling really down today. I just wish it could have been that perfect fix the first time. How do I figure out if my results are normal? How do I determine if a revision is justified?
UPDATED FROM LilouB
2 months post
9 weeks past. Am I happy?
I’m still not sure. My vertical scar shape bothers me. It’s a bit long. Has a weird crinkle, and sort of still looks obvious that it was once my old belly button. I realize I have a long torso, so maybe there was no other option. It’s hard to see pics of other people’s scars. I’m a bit envious.
I’m glad that the saggy extra skin is gone. That is a definite improvement. I don’t think my expectations were realistic though. I thought I’d be comfortable in a body con type dress. I thought leaning forward in a plank or push-up position wold take bother me any more (I hated looking at the hanging skin). The skin there still looks weird. Not as bad, but not normal. It still distracts me.
What else... the swelling. I hope it’s still just swelling. Above my belly button, I have a bulge. You can see it through clothes. It’s weird and obvious. I also had a lot of sharp pain there, especially when leaning over, so I hope it’s just swelling and will heal one day soon. I’m 9 weeks pot surgery so I hope there is still a lot of improvement coming.
I don’t mean to be such a downer. I’m not that disappointed, just a little worried that the bump won’t go away. All is well. Very grateful that I was able to get this done.
I’m glad that the saggy extra skin is gone. That is a definite improvement. I don’t think my expectations were realistic though. I thought I’d be comfortable in a body con type dress. I thought leaning forward in a plank or push-up position wold take bother me any more (I hated looking at the hanging skin). The skin there still looks weird. Not as bad, but not normal. It still distracts me.
What else... the swelling. I hope it’s still just swelling. Above my belly button, I have a bulge. You can see it through clothes. It’s weird and obvious. I also had a lot of sharp pain there, especially when leaning over, so I hope it’s just swelling and will heal one day soon. I’m 9 weeks pot surgery so I hope there is still a lot of improvement coming.
I don’t mean to be such a downer. I’m not that disappointed, just a little worried that the bump won’t go away. All is well. Very grateful that I was able to get this done.
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UPDATED FROM LilouB
1 month post
6 weeks past tummy tuck!
Technically a day shy, but I took the photos before I realized, so I’m doing my update anyways.
I can’t believe I’m already at 6 weeks post op. This day seemed so far away. I remember seeing photos of people at 6 weeks and admiring how unswollen and healed they looked.
I’m still experiencing swelling, especially in the evenings, but from everything I’ve read this is totally normal and may be an issue for several months to come.
I’m not 100% satisfied with the results at this point, but I’m holding on to the fact that it’s still pretty early. My main concern is the way the small vertical incision below my bellow button looks. It’s not flat there, so there is puffiness on either side of the incision, so a bit of cleavage has formed there. Maybe there is some fat under the skin there? Maybe it’s just swelling? Either way, I will not be happy walking around with a little front bum there for the rest of my life!
I do wonder if I should have gone for a higher scar instead of the short vertical one now. Perhaps a single horizontal scar is more straightforward? Fewer chance of having aesthetic issues?
Energy and healing wise, I’m feeling really good. To be honest I feel so out of shape though, and would love to get back to a regular workout routine. I think I’ll be ready to start in the next few weeks.
I hope everyone else is doing well on their tummy tuck journeys!
I can’t believe I’m already at 6 weeks post op. This day seemed so far away. I remember seeing photos of people at 6 weeks and admiring how unswollen and healed they looked.
I’m still experiencing swelling, especially in the evenings, but from everything I’ve read this is totally normal and may be an issue for several months to come.
I’m not 100% satisfied with the results at this point, but I’m holding on to the fact that it’s still pretty early. My main concern is the way the small vertical incision below my bellow button looks. It’s not flat there, so there is puffiness on either side of the incision, so a bit of cleavage has formed there. Maybe there is some fat under the skin there? Maybe it’s just swelling? Either way, I will not be happy walking around with a little front bum there for the rest of my life!
I do wonder if I should have gone for a higher scar instead of the short vertical one now. Perhaps a single horizontal scar is more straightforward? Fewer chance of having aesthetic issues?
Energy and healing wise, I’m feeling really good. To be honest I feel so out of shape though, and would love to get back to a regular workout routine. I think I’ll be ready to start in the next few weeks.
I hope everyone else is doing well on their tummy tuck journeys!
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