A tummy tuck is a popular procedure that helps address excess skin, stubborn fat, and weakened muscles in the abdominal area. Whether due to significant weight loss or abdominal changes experienced during pregnancy, a tummy tuck helps you achieve the body contours you want. However, not everyone is happy with their tummy tuck results.
In some cases, lifestyle changes alter the initial results while others may experience poor tummy tuck results immediately after their initial surgery. In these cases, a tummy tuck revision is often necessary. But how do you know if you will benefit from a tummy tuck revision or if something else might be needed to achieve your goals? Here we explore the tummy tuck revision and what it may mean for you.
What Is a Tummy Tuck Revision?
A tummy tuck revision procedure is similar to a traditional tummy tuck, however, special expertise and planning are essential to develop an operative strategy that addresses your initial tummy tuck concerns, as well as any unsatisfactory results from your original tummy tuck procedure. Your tummy tuck revision begins with an in-depth consultation where Dr. Campanile closely evaluates your original tummy tuck results and incision placement, discusses your goals, and develops a unique surgical plan to deliver the results you are looking for.
Signs That a Revision May Be Right for You
The desire to seek out a tummy tuck revision procedure can occur for many reasons occurring immediately after your procedure or even years later. Common concerns that occur immediately after a tummy tuck procedure that may leave you unhappy and looking for a fix can include:
- Fat deposits not addressed with the initial procedure
- Loose skin
- Contour irregularities
- Asymmetry
- “Dog ears” or excess skin around the hip bones
- Visible or unsightly scars
- Poor belly button appearance
- Poor waistline contour
- Bulging upper abdomen appearance
- Surgical complications such as infection or poor healing
In contrast, maybe you were thrilled with your initial tummy tuck results but changes in your body due to weight gain or pregnancy may have significantly altered your initial results and you are looking to get back the tummy you had.
How Soon Can You Have a Tummy Tuck Revision?
How soon you can have a tummy tuck revision will depend on a few factors. In most cases, Dr. Campanile suggests waiting at least a year after your initial tummy tuck procedure. This allows the skin and tissue to settle and heal completely and, in some cases, may reveal the results you were looking for. In cases of surgical complications, such as poor healing and infection, a revision procedure may be necessary sooner.
When Your Desired Results Need Something Different
Not all negative results require a tummy tuck revision procedure. For example, areas of residual fat deposits may be addressed with Liposuction. If you are unhappy with how your belly button looks after your tummy tuck, an umbilicoplasty procedure can help deliver that cute little belly button you are looking for.
At Campanile Plastic Surgery, we are here to help create a unique surgical plan to help you achieve the goals you were looking for with your initial tummy tuck procedure. Call 303-345-7476 today to schedule a consultation and work with Dr. Campanile in the development of your unique path to the tummy you want.
Author: Dr. Francesco Campanile
Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Francesco Campanile is a cosmetic surgeon in Denver who is focused on body contouring and breast enhancement. Time and time again, the women and men who choose Dr. Campanile say that they’ve found “the whole package” – a doctor who cares deeply about the quality of their results and has the skill to achieve excellence.
