What is a tummy tuck revision?
A tummy tuck revision is a surgery that corrects flaws from a previous tummy tuck. There are times when tummy tucks fail to give you the results you desire. Other times, body changes such as pregnancy erase the effect of a tummy tuck. In extreme cases, the tummy tuck may bring problems that didn’t exist before, such as hernias.
The revision may be minor or need a repeat abdominoplasty. It can also involve additional procedures such as liposuction. Depending on the extent of your tummy tuck revision, your recovery may take up to 6 months
The common question is, “are tummy tuck revisions free?” Since tummy tuck revisions are surgical procedures, they are not free. They involve the effort of surgeons, the use of medical facilities, and additional work such as liposuction.
If you’re wondering who needs a tummy tuck revision and how much tummy tuck revisions cost, keep reading to find out.
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What is a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a surgery to trim the waistline and abdomen. A surgeon cuts excess skin and fat through an incision from hip to hip. They also freeze fat cells in this region to prevent the reaccumulation of fat in the future. The procedure exists for both women and men.
A mini tummy tuck focuses on fat and skin around the belly button and takes 1 to 2 hours. A full tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin over the whole abdomen and takes 3 to 4 hours. During this time, a surgeon will place the patient under general anesthesia. It is major surgery with full recovery taking six to twelve months to see results.
While you can have a tummy tuck after a pregnancy, it only targets the abdomen. A mommy makeover may suit you better to tackle other problem areas such as breasts.
Who Needs a Tummy Tuck Revision?
You are eligible for a revision if you’ve had a tummy tuck and noticed imperfections after recovery. Some of these defects include
If your surgeon performed inadequate liposuction during a tummy tuck, you might have a pouch of fat. A tummy tuck revision will quickly fix this. Your surgeon will perform liposuction and shrink the remaining fat cells.
Being on a fitness journey after abdominoplasty may cause a drop in body weight. It is an ideal effect, except it can leave you with excess skin where fat used to exist. During a tummy tuck revision, your surgeon will cut away this skin and tighten your abdomen to enhance your slimmer midsection.
The abdominal muscles exist in two distinct parts. After a tummy tuck, both parts may fail to settle the same way. A surgeon removes uneven fat and skin through a tummy tuck revision to make your abdominal muscles identical.
During a tummy tuck, your surgeon repositions your navel. Your navel connects to your abdominal muscle, and separating them is impossible. So a surgeon needs to create a new opening to settle your navel.
If done incorrectly, your navel takes up the wrong shape and looks deformed. A tummy tuck revision can fix this.
Sometimes, during a tummy tuck, your surgeon may excise too much skin placing the scar too high. It is unsightly and prevents you from wearing revealing clothing such as swimsuits.
You would be an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck revision. Your surgeon will release the scar and use your elastic upper skin to reposition the scar lower. Alternatively, your surgeon may opt to flatten the blemish by using laser treatments.
The body forms scar tissue whenever it recovers from surgery. Sometimes, fluid (seroma) separates the scar tissue after a tummy tuck. Other times the scar tissue becomes too thick. The result is a bulge right above the incision of your abdominoplasty.
A tummy tuck revision drains the seroma and excises the thick scar tissue.
How Much Does Tummy Tuck Revision Cost?
The cost of a tummy tuck revision depends on various reasons. The extent of damage, surgeon selected, and different procedures included contribute to the total cost. The surgery’s price ranges from 18,365 AED to 55,095 AED in Dubai.
Are Tummy Tuck Revision Results Worth the Cost?
Dissatisfaction with your previous abdominoplasty makes tummy tuck revision worth the cost. The surgery intends to give you the results you desired in the first place.
While some defects are out of anyone’s control, selecting a skilled surgeon to perform your tummy tuck surgery will minimize their occurrence.
Conclusion
It may be discouraging to have to correct damages from previous procedures. Luckily, a lot of them are easily fixable. We empathize with you at Dr. Tarek Aesthetics and are here to improve your self-confidence.
You will get a bundle of free LPG endermologie massage before your surgery to prepare the tissue for a better outcome and reduce potential complications. You will also get a bundle to make your recovery faster and ensure better results by draining all the swelling and bruising that typically occur after every surgery.
Book a consultation with Dr. Tarek today for a tummy tuck revision. Dedicated to excellence in health & beauty, Dr.Tarek Bayazid provides a wide selection of today’s most sought-after aesthetic procedures. His patient-focused approach and dedication to being at the forefront of his expertise have resulted in unsurpassed outcomes for his clients.
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