{"id":33986,"date":"2026-05-14T13:58:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/?p=33986"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:23:05","slug":"when-should-patients-who-regret-having-a-tummy-tuck-undergo-revision-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/when-should-patients-who-regret-having-a-tummy-tuck-undergo-revision-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should Patients Who Regret Having a Tummy Tuck Undergo Revision Surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ideal period that those who regret having tummy tuck surgery should wait for revision (correction) surgery is an average of 6 months for minor procedures in which only small imperfections will be corrected, and definitely at least 1 year for comprehensive major surgeries requiring muscle repair or extensive skin resection. Failure to achieve the desired tightness after abdominoplasty, asymmetries, or contour deformities may create aesthetic concerns in patients. It is medically possible to eliminate this disappointment and achieve the desired flawless silhouette. However, the body recovering from the trauma of the first operation, tissue blood supply returning to normal, and edema completely subsiding to reveal the final result are a biological cycle. Waiting for this tissue maturation instead of making a hasty decision is the basic condition for permanent, natural, and healthy aesthetic success.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #af9b8c;color:#af9b8c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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Tuck?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/when-should-patients-who-regret-having-a-tummy-tuck-undergo-revision-surgery\/#How_Are_Blood_Clotting_and_Embolism_Risks_Managed_in_Revision_Tummy_Tuck_Surgeries\" >How Are Blood Clotting and Embolism Risks Managed in Revision Tummy Tuck Surgeries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/when-should-patients-who-regret-having-a-tummy-tuck-undergo-revision-surgery\/#Which_Foods_Should_Be_Consumed_During_the_Recovery_Process_After_Revision_Tummy_Tuck\" >Which Foods Should Be Consumed During the Recovery Process After Revision Tummy Tuck?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/when-should-patients-who-regret-having-a-tummy-tuck-undergo-revision-surgery\/#Which_Foods_Should_Be_Avoided_After_Revision_Tummy_Tuck\" >Which Foods Should Be Avoided After Revision Tummy Tuck?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/when-should-patients-who-regret-having-a-tummy-tuck-undergo-revision-surgery\/#What_Should_Be_Considered_to_Accelerate_Recovery_After_Revision_Tummy_Tuck\" >What Should Be Considered to Accelerate Recovery After Revision Tummy Tuck?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/when-should-patients-who-regret-having-a-tummy-tuck-undergo-revision-surgery\/#Why_Is_Corset_Use_Important_in_Revision_Tummy_Tuck_Surgery\" >Why Is Corset Use Important in Revision Tummy Tuck Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/when-should-patients-who-regret-having-a-tummy-tuck-undergo-revision-surgery\/#How_Is_Scar_Care_and_Massage_Performed_During_the_Revision_Tummy_Tuck_Process\" >How Is Scar Care and Massage Performed During the Revision Tummy Tuck Process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/drermanak.com\/en\/when-should-patients-who-regret-having-a-tummy-tuck-undergo-revision-surgery\/#How_Should_Psychological_Preparation_Be_for_the_Ideal_Result_During_the_Revision_Tummy_Tuck_Process\" >How Should Psychological Preparation Be for the Ideal Result During the Revision Tummy Tuck Process?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Patients_Regret_After_Tummy_Tuck_Surgery_and_Request_Revision\"><\/span>Why Do Patients Regret After Tummy Tuck Surgery and Request Revision?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dissatisfaction felt after large-scale surgical interventions that directly change the body silhouette mostly arises from the difference between expectations and the reality that emerges. Patients naturally lie on the operating table with the dream of a flat, smooth, and tight abdomen. However, in aesthetic surgery, the human body does not instantly take on a flawless shape like clay or play dough. The body is a living and dynamic structure with its own biological rules, blood supply capacity, and healing memory. The skin not being stretched enough in the first operation, the internal muscles not being tightened sufficiently, or wound healing shifting in an undesirable direction depending on the person\u2019s genetic structure may make the patient feel that the surgery was wasted. In addition, intense edema and tissue stiffness continuing in the first months prevent the patient from seeing the final result, creating great panic in the early period. This state of panic often turns into unnecessary regret, and the person demands that a solution be found immediately at that moment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Revision_Needs_Do_Aesthetic_Problems_Encountered_After_Tummy_Tuck_Create\"><\/span>What Revision Needs Do Aesthetic Problems Encountered After Tummy Tuck Create?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main purpose of an operation is to remove excess skin and fat tissue in the abdominal area, tighten the underlying muscle tissue, and create a flat profile. However, this targeted flawless flatness may not always be achieved. One of the most common problems is that excess skin or fat tissue in the abdominal area cannot be fully removed due to overly cautious action. This condition especially causes a thick fat layer to remain in the upper abdomen or the skin in the lower abdomen to still appear loose and baggy. On the other hand, when the procedure of joining and suturing the abdominal muscles that have separated from each other during pregnancy or excessive weight gain and loss processes is not performed strongly enough, the abdominal wall bulges forward again with pressure from the inside. The patient notices that their abdomen still looks protruding as if pregnant when standing, drinking water, or after eating. These anatomically insufficient procedures prevent tummy tuck surgery from achieving its purpose and create the need for a new tightening procedure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Are_Asymmetry_and_Belly_Button_Problems_Solved_with_Revision_in_Tummy_Tuck_Surgery\"><\/span>How Are Asymmetry and Belly Button Problems Solved with Revision in Tummy Tuck Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the human body is not naturally completely symmetrical down to the millimeter, pronounced asymmetries occurring after a surgical intervention are easily noticed from the outside and seriously disrupt aesthetic perception. The suture line not being at the same height on both sides, one side being stretched more than the other, or the tissues being brought together at the wrong angle causes curvatures that become noticeable even when underwear is worn. Beyond this, the condition of the belly button, located exactly at the center of abdominal aesthetics, is much more important. During the operation, the belly button is usually released from its old location and sutured into a new opening created in the newly tightened skin. Opening this socket higher, lower, or outside the midline than it should be creates an extremely disturbing appearance. The belly button losing its natural hollow appearance and protruding outward, or the scar puckering and taking on an artificial appearance that clearly shows surgery has been performed, disrupts the overall abdominal aesthetics. With revision surgery, these asymmetries are balanced and the belly button is reshaped again in accordance with a more natural anatomy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_the_Revision_Decision_Made_for_Poor_Scars_in_Tummy_Tuck_Incisions\"><\/span>How Is the Revision Decision Made for Poor Scars in Tummy Tuck Incisions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every surgical incision triggers a repair process in the body, and when repair is complete, a scar always remains. The aim in modern medicine is not to completely eliminate this scar, but to make it as thin, faint, and easily concealable as possible. However, wound healing depends not only on the suturing technique but also on the patient\u2019s genetic heritage, lifestyle, and skin quality. If excessive tension is left on the suture line, the body reflexively produces too much connective tissue to hold that area together. This causes the scar to widen, become raised, or extend beyond its normal borders and turn dark red over time. In addition, if the sutures open even slightly due to impaired blood supply at the wound edges, these wounds that close with difficulty on their own leave behind much thicker, depressed, and noticeable scars. In the revision decision to correct the scar, the aim is to completely remove this poor scar tissue and re-suture the skin without any tension, fully supported by the lower layers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_Edema_and_Swelling_Be_Waited_to_Subside_Before_Revision_After_Tummy_Tuck\"><\/span>Why Should Edema and Swelling Be Waited to Subside Before Revision After Tummy Tuck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Edema is one of the issues that most confuses patients and lowers their morale during the postoperative recovery period. The body that experiences a surgical incision and trauma sends intense fluid to the operation area in order to heal that area, repair the cells, and protect it from microbes. This natural defense and repair mechanism causes tissues to retain water and swell. The first two-month period is the phase when this edema is most severe and the swelling has only just begun to recede. At this stage, abdominal tissues are quite hard, may feel like wood when touched, and are numb. When the patient looks in the mirror, they may think that their abdomen is still not flat enough and that there are asymmetric bumps in some areas, assuming that the surgery has failed. However, by the third and fourth months, the lymphatic system begins to remove the fluid from the body, and the shape of the abdomen becomes more defined. At least one year is needed to speak of a tissue that has completely softened, cleared of edema, and taken its final shape. An evaluation made before edema subsides will always be misleading.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Scar_Maturation_Affect_Revision_During_the_Healing_Process_After_Tummy_Tuck\"><\/span>How Does Scar Maturation Affect Revision During the Healing Process After Tummy Tuck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The healing of scars and their final appearance is a biological cycle that lasts for months within itself, and this is called scar maturation. In the first months after surgery, scars usually reach their worst and most prominent appearance. Since the body sends extra blood vessels to that area for repair, the scars are red, purplish, raised, and have a very hard texture. Most patients worry greatly during this active period, thinking that their scars are getting worse. However, this is an indication that tissue repair is functioning exactly as it should. From the ninth month onward, this intense blood flow to the tissue begins to decrease, and the cells forming the scars begin to align in an orderly manner. As the end of the first year approaches, that red and hard scar slowly turns into the skin color or a pearly white tone, softens, and flattens. In order for a surgical scar to be cut again and corrected more aesthetically, it must first complete this biological softening phase. Performing a procedure on a hard and active scar does nothing but trigger healing from the beginning and in a worse way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Which_Situations_and_When_Are_Minor_Revisions_Performed_After_Tummy_Tuck_Surgery\"><\/span>In Which Situations and When Are Minor Revisions Performed After Tummy Tuck Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every correction procedure requires a major surgery lasting hours. Sometimes, even if the main goals have been achieved, small touch-ups may be needed for perfection. Chief among these are tissue accumulations in the form of bulges remaining at the far right and far left ends of the incision and protruding from the edge of the underwear. Some of these dog ears disappear on their own over time as the edema subsides and the tissue settles. However, for such small accumulations that do not disappear and become permanent, it is generally necessary to wait until the sixth month is completed. After the tissue has completely softened, these ends are flattened with a very short intervention performed under local anesthesia (regional numbing) applied only to that area. Similarly, if small and stubborn fat deposits that do not disappear with diet remain in the waist curve or lower abdomen, small-scale fat removal procedures can be performed by entering those areas with thin cannulas. Such small touches are classified as minor revisions that do not require the patient to stay in the hospital and have a very short recovery process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_the_One-Year_Rule_Be_Followed_for_Major_Revision_After_Tummy_Tuck\"><\/span>Why Should the One-Year Rule Be Followed for Major Revision After Tummy Tuck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the patient\u2019s complaints are not only a scar or a small fat deposit, but situations in which the abdomen will be reshaped from top to bottom, muscle repair will be performed from scratch, or a very extensive skin removal procedure is planned, these are classified as major revisions. In plastic surgery, there is a universal &#8220;One-Year Rule&#8221; for such large and comprehensive corrections. This rule has inflexible biological realities. In the first surgery, the abdominal skin was separated lengthwise from the underlying tissues and pulled downward and sutured. During this separation, most of the vertical vessels feeding the skin are cut, and the body creates a brand-new capillary network in the horizontal plane so that that area can continue to live. It takes a full year for the skin to adapt to this new blood supply system, strengthen, and reach complete safety. If the skin is lifted again in an early period without waiting for this one-year period, the newly formed vessels are damaged, the tissue is deprived of oxygen, and cell death occurs. The darkening and death of the skin causes serious medical problems beyond an aesthetic concern. Therefore, patience is the greatest medicine for major revisions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Advanced_Surgical_Techniques_Are_Used_in_Revision_Tummy_Tuck_Surgeries\"><\/span>Which Advanced Surgical Techniques Are Used in Revision Tummy Tuck Surgeries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A second surgery always requires technically more refinement than the first surgery because anatomical structures have been altered in the first procedure and hardened scar tissues have formed under the skin. In this process, the surgeon carefully analyzes the current condition and benefits from different technologies. Advanced liposuction methods are used to correct body contour and provide smoother transitions. These systems using sound waves slowly break down and melt the hardened tissue inside and allow the skin to adhere softly to the underlying tissues without creating waviness. During correction of the incision, the old and widened scar is completely removed. To prevent the skin from stretching and widening again, no load is placed on the external suture line. All supporting sutures are hidden in the strong layers far beneath the skin. In this way, the wound lips are left free enough to touch each other, and an attempt is made to ensure that the scar remains as a very thin line in the future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Muscle_Repair_a_Critical_Stage_in_Revision_Tummy_Tuck_Surgery\"><\/span>Why Is Muscle Repair a Critical Stage in Revision Tummy Tuck Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What ensures that the abdominal area looks flat is not only the tightness of the skin but also the strength of the internal muscle wall. Inadequate tightening of the abdominal muscles in the first operation or the sutures stretching over time due to pressure from inside makes muscle repair one of the most important stages in revision surgeries. When the subcutaneous tissues are reached in the second surgery, this loosened muscle sheath is reassessed. The muscles are tightly joined in the midline using much more durable and thick suture materials, just like a strong corset worn from the inside. Thanks to this internal corset repair, the volume of the abdominal cavity is narrowed, the pressure exerted outward by the internal organs is stopped, and the flat, board-like abdominal appearance the patient dreams of when viewed from the side is permanently achieved.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_Smoking_Be_Completely_Stopped_Before_Revision_Tummy_Tuck\"><\/span>Why Should Smoking Be Completely Stopped Before Revision Tummy Tuck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The general health condition and habits of a patient who will undergo surgery for a second time directly affect the result to be obtained. In this process, the greatest enemy of healing is tobacco products. The substances in cigarettes cause the small blood vessels in the body to constrict severely. If you are going to lift a tissue whose blood supply capacity has already changed and become sensitive due to the first surgery for a second time, that tissue needs the maximum level of oxygen and blood flow to survive. Smoking blocks the cells that carry oxygen in the blood, causing the tissues to almost suffocate. Blood flow coming to a near stop creates the most dangerous environment for the suture sites not to heal and for the skin to decay due to lack of nutrition. For this reason, smoking must be completely stopped long before the operation and must never be restarted until the recovery period is over.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Are_Blood_Clotting_and_Embolism_Risks_Managed_in_Revision_Tummy_Tuck_Surgeries\"><\/span>How Are Blood Clotting and Embolism Risks Managed in Revision Tummy Tuck Surgeries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tummy tuck operations are interventions that concern the very center of the body, increase intra-abdominal pressure, and cause the patient to move more limitedly in bed for a while after surgery. Immobility may prepare the ground for blood to slow down in the leg veins and form clots, and for this clot to travel with blood flow to the lungs and block the vessels. To completely eliminate this vital risk, very strict precautions are applied during and after surgery. Patients are dressed in special compression stockings that support blood circulation. Blood-thinning treatments are started at appropriate doses according to the doctor\u2019s planning. However, the most effective precaution is getting the patient up with support a few hours after surgery and making them walk with slow steps. This early mobilization is the most natural and strongest method that restores blood circulation in the body and eliminates the risk of clots.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Foods_Should_Be_Consumed_During_the_Recovery_Process_After_Revision_Tummy_Tuck\"><\/span>Which Foods Should Be Consumed During the Recovery Process After Revision Tummy Tuck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main foods that accelerate healing after revision tummy tuck surgery and provide the protein, vitamins, and minerals necessary for tissue repair are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eggs<\/li>\n<li>Fish<\/li>\n<li>Chicken<\/li>\n<li>Red meat<\/li>\n<li>Lentils<\/li>\n<li>Spinach<\/li>\n<li>Broccoli<\/li>\n<li>Orange<\/li>\n<li>Yogurt<\/li>\n<li>Walnuts<\/li>\n<li>Almonds<\/li>\n<li>Kefir<\/li>\n<li>Strawberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Foods_Should_Be_Avoided_After_Revision_Tummy_Tuck\"><\/span>Which Foods Should Be Avoided After Revision Tummy Tuck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foods that may negatively affect the recovery process and trigger inflammation in the body, leading to increased swelling and edema, are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processed meats<\/li>\n<li>Ready-packaged foods<\/li>\n<li>Excessively salty foods<\/li>\n<li>Sugary drinks<\/li>\n<li>Pastries<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Margarine<\/li>\n<li>Fried foods<\/li>\n<li>Canned foods<\/li>\n<li>Carbonated drinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Be_Considered_to_Accelerate_Recovery_After_Revision_Tummy_Tuck\"><\/span>What Should Be Considered to Accelerate Recovery After Revision Tummy Tuck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The steps that should be applied in daily life for the recovery process to be extremely comfortable, fast, and safe without allowing any complications are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drinking plenty of water<\/li>\n<li>Walking regularly<\/li>\n<li>Not neglecting the corset<\/li>\n<li>Taking medications on time<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding sudden movements<\/li>\n<li>Not lifting heavy objects<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping on the back in a slightly inclined position<\/li>\n<li>Staying away from cigarette smoke<\/li>\n<li>Having regular dressings<\/li>\n<li>Going to follow-up appointments<\/li>\n<li>Protecting from the sun<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Corset_Use_Important_in_Revision_Tummy_Tuck_Surgery\"><\/span>Why Is Corset Use Important in Revision Tummy Tuck Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the revision procedure, the use of medical compression garments, namely corsets, is indispensable for the abdomen to maintain its new shape, for no space to remain between the skin and the underlying muscle tissue, and for fluid not to accumulate. The corset applies equal and continuous pressure to the abdominal area from the outside, allowing surgical edema to be rapidly removed from the body. At the same time, it provides a very strong physical support for the newly sutured tissues to adhere firmly and fuse together. These medical garments, which must be worn continuously day and night in the first weeks, are reduced to daytime use only as healing progresses. Corset use allows the patient to feel safe, reduces the load on the sutures while moving, and prepares the ground for the final aesthetic result to appear much smoother.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Scar_Care_and_Massage_Performed_During_the_Revision_Tummy_Tuck_Process\"><\/span>How Is Scar Care and Massage Performed During the Revision Tummy Tuck Process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the wounds are completely closed and the scabs in the suture areas have fallen off, the scar care phase begins to improve the aesthetic appearance. During this period, special silicone-containing gels recommended by the doctor or thin tapes applied over the scar are used regularly to prevent the scar from becoming raised, red, and widened. In the following weeks, as the tissues gain elasticity, it is recommended to perform light-pressure circular massages on the scar line and the surrounding tissues. These massages both stimulate blood circulation in that area and help the hardened healing tissues under the skin dissolve and soften faster. A consciously performed care and massage routine is the greatest aid for scars to become less noticeable in the long term.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_Psychological_Preparation_Be_for_the_Ideal_Result_During_the_Revision_Tummy_Tuck_Process\"><\/span>How Should Psychological Preparation Be for the Ideal Result During the Revision Tummy Tuck Process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Revision surgery requires not only physical but also serious mental preparation. It is not always easy for an individual who experienced disappointment in their first surgery to decide on a second intervention. The stress, anxiety, and fear of &#8220;what if it does not work again&#8221; experienced in this process are completely natural. However, these emotions should not be allowed to manage the process. The cornerstone of psychological preparation is to place expectations on an extremely realistic and reasonable basis from the very beginning this time. Accepting that the second recovery process will again require patience and that the body will become more beautiful over time rather than undergoing a miraculous change all at once protects the patient\u2019s mood. People who have mentally prepared themselves for the process, know that healing will take time, and establish transparent communication with their doctor complete this journey much more peacefully and positively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ideal period that those who regret having tummy tuck surgery should wait for revision (correction) surgery is an average of 6 months for minor procedures in which only small imperfections will be corrected, and definitely at least 1 year for comprehensive major surgeries requiring muscle repair or extensive skin resection. 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