Mark Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS
Wellesley, MA
Tummy Tuck | Case Details
A woman in her 20s is shown 1 months postop from a short incision Tummy Tuck with liposuction of the flanks. The binder marks can still be seen. I wanted to show these photos to show that many patient experience a great result even as early as 1 month postop. The binder will be worn for another week, and then complete resolution of swelling will take about 3 months total. A scar minimizing technique provides a short waistline incision well hidden below her underwear line, and a special belly button technique was utilized to create a natural “innie” with no external scarring.
Length of incision: Short Scar (suprapubic)
Umbilical Translocation: Yes
Abdominal Wall Plication: Above & Below Umbilicus
Concomitant hernia repair: None
Concomitant liposuction: Back/Flank
Months between operation and 'after' photos: 1