Dog Ears After Surgery: Why They Happen and How They’re Treated
Dog ears are small areas of excess skin or tissue that can appear at the ends of an incision after surgery, including tummy tucks and other body contouring procedures. In this video, Dr. Hagopian explains what causes dog ears, when they’re most noticeable, and how they’re safely corrected if they don’t resolve during healing.
You’ll learn what’s normal during the early recovery stages, why some patients develop dog ears while others don’t, and how surgical technique and skin tension influence the final result. This educational overview is designed to help patients understand the healing process and feel confident about what to expect.
Topics covered:
-What dog ears are
-Why they can appear after a tummy tuck or body contouring
-How dog ears improve over time
-When revision or touch-up may be recommended
Learn more:
Visit our website for more information on tummy tuck recovery and patient education: www.hagopianplasticsurgery.com
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