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Loose and Saggy Upper Abdomen After Tummy Tuck procedure
I had a full Tummy Tuck done 6 months ago. After the surgery, my surgeon told me that since my belly button was 'high' to begin with, he was able to leave it intact after the Tummy Tuck. My fear is that this really translates into, "I didn't remove as much skin as I should have." I now have a taut lower abdomen, but the entire area above my navel is loose and saggy. Last week, my surgeon performed laser skin tightening on my upper abdomen (his solution). I am not at all convinced that this will remedy the problem. Is this a normal result, or am I right to have expected better? I am not overweight and I have done regular abdominal workouts both pre and post surgery. Thank you!
mini vs typical abdominoplasty
A mini abdominoplasty (where there is no incision around your belly button) will not address significant skin excess in the upper abdomen. The dissection of a mini goes to about the level of the belly button, pulling the skin inferior to the belly button tight. It is usually not effective in addressing upper abdominal skin. You may have limited options in the short term as there may not be enough skin for a full abdominoplasty at this point. However, time may help both the appearance of your upper abdomen as well as your potential for a full abdominoplasty revision.
