Tummy Tuck Repair

When patients decide to undergo a tummy tuck in Washington DC, they plan for positive outcomes without any complications.

Unfortunately, this is not always the case – especially if the surgeon is not highly skilled or experienced in abdominoplasty.

In these instances, patients who are dissatisfied with previous tummy tuck results may choose to have a revision surgery.

Continue reading to learn all about tummy tuck repair, and if it’s right for you.

What Is Tummy Tuck Repair?

Tummy tuck repair is a surgical procedure designed to correct the unwanted side effects following a previous abdominoplasty.

It is also meant to address undesirable cosmetic outcomes that cause the patient to feel dissatisfied with abdominal contours or shape.

Why Undergo a Tummy Tuck Revision?

There are a number of reasons why a patient may elect to undergo a tummy tuck revision, including:

Scar That’s Too High

A tummy tuck scar that is visible above the waistband of pants or bathing suit bottoms is often due to a poorly planned or executed incision.

As such, a patient may decide to have tummy tuck repair to correct this issue

Too Much Excess Skin

When a surgeon is overly-conservative in his approach, patients may be left with too much excess skin following abdominoplasty.

Too Much Excess Fat

Insufficient liposuction during a patient’s prior procedure can result in unwanted bulges and fat pockets.

This can be remedied by performing liposuction during tummy tuck repair.

Poor Scar Healing

Inadequate closing techniques from a previous surgeon are often responsible for poor scar healing.

Accordingly, patients may seek tummy tuck revision to achieve a smoother scar appearance. 

Unattractive Belly Button

A poorly-shaped belly button is one of the most-common reasons patients consider a revision. 

How Long is Recovery Following Tummy Tuck Repair?

Recovery time following tummy tuck repair can depend on a number of factors, including patient age, patient health, length of incision, degree of correction, and case complexity.

That being said, Dr. Bolden will carefully explain your procedure and what you can expect from your individual recovery process.

Is Tummy Tuck Repair Right for Me? 

If you are considering a tummy tuck repair, please call our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kelly Bolden.