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Full Tummy Tuck

Hi, I had a full tummy tuck on July 26/07 and I am not happy with my results at all.  I look pretty much the same as I did pre op.  My skin hangs over my pants and my incision.  I live 8 hours away from my PS and he will not return my calls or emails.  I have sent him pictures of me belly right after the TT and some of how my belly looks now.  All l want from him right now is to know he has seen the pictures and that we can discuss what can be done to fix this.  I just don't think he took off enough skin.  I was told right after the TT that I was pulled really, really tight because I didn't seem to have enough skin, so I am really confused as to why I have so much left over.  My incision is still open in some spots and I have tiny pin hole openings along the incision right above my pubic area.  I have waited so long for this surgery and I just can't believe that I am still as upset about my belly as I was 6 months ago.  I wanted to know if anyone else has had this same problem and if so, what did you and your PS do to fix it.  How much did it cost to fix and how good were the results the second time?

Thanks so much
Jen
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i have the same problem!!! i had a tummy tuck march 2011, its october 2011, my stomach isnt flat, i can grab alot of skin still!!!! i moved 8 hours away but i have been calling my doc to let him know im disapointed with the results, i get no call no backs!!! I seen another doc and he says more skin could have been pulled tighter! what should i do? i feel like i wasted almost $7000!!!
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You need to  see a doctor and make sure you  do not get an infection first.  It doesn't look like you went to a good dr. so you should find another one. I am sorry about  your experience.
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