POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Revision Reviews
"Skin only" tummy tuck with short vertical scar ---- Revision to correct upper abdominal loose skin
UPDATED FROM Blubberbelly No More
3 years post
Still flat four years post op.
WORTH IT
It's been almost four years since my TT revision and I remain flat as a pancake. The skin in my upper abdomen has loosened some more but that's probably just a result of aging. Just the other day I had someone ask me what I do to maintain such a flat abdomen at my age (almost 67) and I almost blurted out "I got tucked!"--that's my secret! However I just told her it's all about diet and exercise BUT I said, if you're interested in a quick fix, see Stan Valnicek, the best plastic surgeon in town! I said I had a friend who used him. I look the same as I did two years ago so I won't post photos this time.
UPDATED FROM Blubberbelly No More
2 years post
Still flat two years post op
On May 8th it was two years since I had my TT revision. Since that date I've gained almost ten pounds. However, despite the increased weight my abdomen is still flat. That tight feeling (feeling like I had a belt around my lower abdomen) is a thing of the past. Numbness below my incision remains and that will probably never change. Having this surgery is the best thing I ever did for myself and I have absolutely no regrets.
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Ohhh WOW! Very nice. Only because you said you now weigh 10lbs more...I wouldn't have known by looking at these photo's!
Who was your plastic surgeon? Was it the same for your revison?
Dr. Stan Valnicek. Yes, he did both the first TT and the revision.
You're still looking good! I, however, still look like I never had a TT!! One of these days I'm going to write a review of Dr. Davis and tell all! Haha!
Hugs!!
What's taken you so long to write a review of Dr. Davis? Other prospective clients need to know which surgeons aren't the greatest. Not nice for you that your TT was a waste of money and a waste of time spent recovering. I was pretty lucky that I had a surgeon who righted his wrongs without additional cost to me.
I've gained 10 pounds since my TT 2 years ago too ! I haven't update review because it's the same thing basically. You look fabulous BBNM! Lovely scar and BB. I've sort of just accepted my scar and bb which thankfully are hidden most of the time ;)
I won't be updating my review again as I'm sure nothing about my TT will change. Having a noticeable scar is not as significant as having a bulging abdomen or a lot of excess skin. The main thing is looking good when wearing clothing!
So glad to read your post. My TT was yesterday and I had to get a vertical incision too. I haven't seen it yet. So,glad,to,see that yours faded
UPDATED FROM Blubberbelly No More
1 year post
18 Month Update
It's been just over a year and a half since I had my tummy tuck revision and although I've gained some weight (weight is 154 pounds) my abdomen is still flat. My skin has loosened up somewhat but at my age that's to be expected. My skin buckles when I sit due to poor skin elasticity. Most of the tightness to my lower abdomen has disappeared although the numbness remains. I still have no regrets and happy that I did this for myself.
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Wow...looking good! LOVE love thin your scar is! Huge difference from day 1 pictures...you look so fantastic. Thanks for posting:)))
As I've told you previously I think I could have been pulled even tighter but when pulled too tight there's always risk of having a hypertrophic scar which is not too pretty. Honestly though I wouldn't have cared that much if my scar had been uglier because who sees it?? If I would have been able to choose between a hypertrophic scar along with a VERY tight midriff I would definitely have chosen that over having looser skin and more rolls when sitting. Still the rolls aren't nearly as bad as they were before my revision. Your scars will probably look as great as mine when you hit the year and half mark (if not before).
Hey there BBNM!! As always, I get BB and scar envy when I see yours :) My scar is still hypertrophic in the middle but had some steroid shots to the BB to soften the scar in the hopes to make it less slitty. I will post pics soon on my 2 yr anniversary on 12/9 :) Love reading your updates and glad you're still posting!!
Yes, my scar and BB look pretty good and I'm happy. I will probably only be posting once more--at the two year mark. By then my scar should have totally "matured" without any pinkish "bleeding" around the medial area of the incision. The edges are the whitest and I expect the middle to look like that in about six months. I still think I could have been pulled tighter and not have a vertical scar but I think my surgeon was afraid of putting too much tension on the incision. Anyway, I'll never know. I still do NOT regret going through a recovery twice as it was definitely worth it!
You look AWESOME! I agree, totally worth it. We deserve it :-D
Wow thx photo explains:) UR result come out good and UR scar fade nicely what do uuse to fade that?
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