Tummy Tuck Revision After Noticing A Lot Of Loose SkinAt Atlantic Coast Aesthetics, we get a lot of questions from patients who aren’t always happy with the results of treatments they received elsewhere and Tummy Tuck Revision questions seem to be the most popular. Whether the expectations were improperly set with the patient, or the patient expected a different or better outcome than they got, the patients still want to know if something more can be done. The focus of our Ask Dr. Pane segment this week deals with just such a situation. The patient, from Hollywood, Florida, asks, “I recently had a tummy tuck and I’m noticing a lot of loose skin. Should I have a tummy tuck revision?” Show Tummy Tuck Revision CaseDr. Pane reviewed the phots the patient sent. He notes the patient’s skin is not lapping or hanging over when standing but does display pronounced laxity when the patient pulls on it. The patient did not include their age, before/after photos or any medical history, so Dr. Pane cannot be sure of what the situation was prior to the tummy tuck. As we will see shortly, this is a significant handicap in assessing the best treatment options. Additionally, patients are reminded that photographs are never a substitute for an in-person clinical consultation and hands-on evaluation of the areas under consideration, especially for a tummy tuck revision. Tummy Tuck Revision Answer
Contact Dr. Pane Today For Your Tummy Tuck Revision!If you have a question about any aspect of cosmetic surgery, Dr. Pane and the staff of ACA are always happy to discuss your interests and concerns. Simply call us at (561) 422-4116; email us through our Contact page; or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Your question may even be selected as the focus of an upcoming Ask Dr. Pane segment, helping us inform and educate others while giving you the honest, fact-based answers you need to make good decisions about your cosmetic surgery options and advocate for your own care. Remember, at ACA we believe the only bad question is the one you don’t ask! Previous Tummy Tuck Revision ArticlesAsk Dr. Pane: Tummy Tuck Revision Question From Miami, Florida Ask Dr. Pane: Tummy Tuck Revision Question From Palm Beach Gardens, Florida *Individual results may vary Why do I still have extra skin after tummy tuck?Excess skin that is removed during tummy tuck surgery should not come back. However, body contouring procedures do not necessarily prevent unwanted changes in your appearance over time. For example, weight gain or pregnancy may cause the skin to stretch out again after a tummy tuck.
What does a tummy tuck revision consist of?A tummy tuck revision is the general term for a secondary abdominoplasty, which can take many forms, ranging from a complete repeat tummy tuck procedure (as in, retightening abdominal muscles and trimming away loose skin) to more minor tweaks (scar revisions and such) that can be done in the office, under local ...
Why would you need a tummy tuck revision?A tummy tuck revision is designed to correct and improve the appearance of the abdomen following complications and unwanted side effects from a previous tummy tuck. Depending on the degree of correction required, this procedure can consist of various types of surgery.
How soon can you have a tummy tuck revision?I suggest patients wait at least one year before making any final judgments of your tummy tuck surgery. However, in the event of a major postoperative deformity, you can shorten the wait time to a minimum of six months. Giving the body enough time to recuperate before a second surgical procedure.
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