{"id":8318,"date":"2026-04-07T19:45:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/?p=8318"},"modified":"2026-06-16T10:07:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T10:07:36","slug":"dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/","title":{"rendered":"Orejas de Perro Despu\u00e9s de Abdominoplastia: Causas y Soluciones para un Contorno Suave"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despu\u00e9s de una <strong>Abdominoplastia (abdominoplastia)<\/strong>, muchos pacientes logran un abdomen m\u00e1s plano y contorneado\u2014solo para notar peque\u00f1os pliegues de piel arrugados en los extremos de su incisi\u00f3n. Estos se llaman <strong>\u201corejas de perro\u201d<\/strong>, una complicaci\u00f3n com\u00fan pero a menudo pasada por alto. Si est\u00e1s investigando <strong>orejas de perro despu\u00e9s de una abdominoplastia<\/strong> procedimientos, probablemente te est\u00e9s preguntando: <em>\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 sucedi\u00f3 esto? \u00bfSe puede arreglar? \u00bfY c\u00f3mo puedo prevenirlo?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Esta gu\u00eda profundiza en las causas de <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong>, c\u00f3mo las t\u00e9cnicas quir\u00fargicas modernas minimizan su aparici\u00f3n, y tus opciones de correcci\u00f3n\u2014ya sea mediante m\u00e9todos no quir\u00fargicos o procedimientos de revisi\u00f3n. Al final, comprender\u00e1s por qu\u00e9 algunos pacientes desarrollan este problema, c\u00f3mo abordarlo y qu\u00e9 pasos seguir para obtener un resultado m\u00e1s suave y refinado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-135-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Orejas de Perro Despu\u00e9s de una Abdominoplastia\" class=\"wp-image-8601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-135-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-135-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-135-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-135-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-135.png 1262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#What_Are_%E2%80%98Dog_Ears_in_Plastic_Surgery\" >\u00bfQu\u00e9 son las \u2018orejas de perro\u2019 en cirug\u00eda pl\u00e1stica?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#Why_Do_Dog_Ears_Form_After_a_Tummy_Tuck\" >\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 se forman orejas de perro despu\u00e9s de una abdominoplastia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#How_to_Prevent_Dog_Ears_After_a_Tummy_Tuck\" >C\u00f3mo prevenir las orejas de perro despu\u00e9s de una abdominoplastia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#1_Optimal_Incision_Design\" >1. Dise\u00f1o \u00f3ptimo de la incisi\u00f3n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#2_Meticulous_Skin_Redraping\" >2. Redrapado Meticuloso de la Piel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#3_Post-Operative_Care\" >3. Cuidado Postoperatorio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#Can_Dog_Ears_Be_Corrected\" >\u00bfSe pueden corregir las orejas de perro?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#Non-Surgical_Options\" >Opciones no quir\u00fargicas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#Surgical_Correction\" >Correcci\u00f3n Quir\u00fargica<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#What_to_Expect_During_Recovery\" >Qu\u00e9 Esperar Durante la Recuperaci\u00f3n<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#Post-Surgical_Recovery\" >Recuperaci\u00f3n Postquir\u00fargica<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Dog_Ears_After_Tummy_Tuck\" >Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre las Orejas de Perro Despu\u00e9s de una Abdominoplastia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#Will_dog_ears_go_away_on_their_own\" >\u00bfDesaparecer\u00e1n las orejas de perro por s\u00ed solas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#How_much_does_dog_ear_correction_cost\" >\u00bfCu\u00e1nto cuesta la correcci\u00f3n de orejas de perro?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#Can_dog_ears_be_prevented_entirely\" >\u00bfSe pueden prevenir completamente las orejas de perro?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#Is_dog_ear_correction_covered_by_insurance\" >\u00bfLa correcci\u00f3n de orejas de perro est\u00e1 cubierta por el seguro?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#Choosing_the_Right_Surgeon_for_Dog_Ears_Correction\" >Elegir al Cirujano Adecuado para la Correcci\u00f3n de Orejas de Perro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/dog-ears-after-tummy-tuck-causes-prevention-correction\/#Final_Thoughts_Achieving_a_Smooth_Natural_Contour\" >Reflexiones Finales: Lograr un Contorno Suave y Natural<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_%E2%80%98Dog_Ears_in_Plastic_Surgery\"><\/span>\u00bfQu\u00e9 son las \u2018orejas de perro\u2019 en cirug\u00eda pl\u00e1stica?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Orejas de perro<\/strong> se refieren a los peque\u00f1os pliegues arrugados de piel que aparecen en los extremos de una incisi\u00f3n despu\u00e9s de procedimientos como una <strong>abdominoplastia<\/strong>. Estos pliegues se asemejan a las orejas ca\u00eddas de un perro, de ah\u00ed el nombre. Ocurren cuando queda piel o tejido excesivo en los bordes laterales de la incisi\u00f3n, creando un contorno irregular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mientras <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong> aunque no son da\u00f1inos, pueden resultar est\u00e9ticamente molestos, especialmente para los pacientes que esperaban un abdomen liso y plano despu\u00e9s de la cirug\u00eda. Entender por qu\u00e9 se forman es el primer paso para prevenir y corregir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Dog_Ears_Form_After_a_Tummy_Tuck\"><\/span>\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 se forman orejas de perro despu\u00e9s de una abdominoplastia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Piel o tejido excedente:<\/strong> Si la incisi\u00f3n no se extiende lo suficiente lateralmente, la piel residual puede acumularse en los extremos, formando <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colocaci\u00f3n incorrecta de la incisi\u00f3n:<\/strong> La longitud y el \u00e1ngulo de la incisi\u00f3n juegan un papel cr\u00edtico. Una incisi\u00f3n mal planificada puede dejar bordes desiguales.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recolocaci\u00f3n insuficiente de la piel:<\/strong> Durante la cirug\u00eda, la piel debe recolocarse cuidadosamente y asegurarse para evitar arrugas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fluctuaciones de peso:<\/strong> El aumento o p\u00e9rdida de peso despu\u00e9s de la cirug\u00eda puede alterar la tensi\u00f3n de la piel, exacerbando la apariencia de <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estos factores resaltan la importancia de elegir un cirujano h\u00e1bil que priorice la precisi\u00f3n en <strong>colocaci\u00f3n de la incisi\u00f3n<\/strong> y la recolocaci\u00f3n de la piel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Dog_Ears_After_a_Tummy_Tuck\"><\/span>C\u00f3mo prevenir las orejas de perro despu\u00e9s de una abdominoplastia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La prevenci\u00f3n siempre es mejor que la correcci\u00f3n. Aqu\u00ed le mostramos c\u00f3mo usted y su cirujano pueden minimizar el riesgo de <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Optimal_Incision_Design\"><\/span>1. Dise\u00f1o \u00f3ptimo de la incisi\u00f3n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Una incisi\u00f3n bien planificada es la base de un resultado suave. Los cirujanos a menudo usan una <strong>\u201cincisi\u00f3n \u201dcola de pez\u201d<\/strong>, que se extiende ligeramente m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de la l\u00ednea horizontal est\u00e1ndar para acomodar el exceso de piel y prevenir arrugas. Esta t\u00e9cnica asegura que la piel quede plana sin pliegues residuales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-136-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-136-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-136-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-136-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-136-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-136.png 1262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Meticulous_Skin_Redraping\"><\/span>2. Redrapado Meticuloso de la Piel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durante el procedimiento, el cirujano debe recolocar la piel cuidadosamente y asegurarla de manera uniforme. Este paso es crucial para evitar <strong>arrugas en la piel<\/strong> y asegurando un contorno natural. T\u00e9cnicas avanzadas, como los puntos de tensi\u00f3n progresiva, ayudan a distribuir la tensi\u00f3n uniformemente a lo largo de la incisi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Post-Operative_Care\"><\/span>3. Cuidado Postoperatorio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seguir las instrucciones postoperatorias de su cirujano es vital. Usar una prenda de compresi\u00f3n seg\u00fan lo indicado ayuda a reducir la hinchaz\u00f3n y sostiene la piel mientras sana. Evitar actividades extenuantes y mantener un peso estable tambi\u00e9n puede prevenir complicaciones como <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Dog_Ears_Be_Corrected\"><\/span>\u00bfSe pueden corregir las orejas de perro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong> ya se han formado, no se preocupe\u2014existen soluciones. El enfoque depende de la gravedad del problema y de su salud general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Surgical_Options\"><\/span>Opciones no quir\u00fargicas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para casos leves, los tratamientos no quir\u00fargicos pueden ayudar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inyecciones de esteroides:<\/strong> Estos pueden reducir la inflamaci\u00f3n y suavizar la apariencia de <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Terapia l\u00e1ser:<\/strong> Los tratamientos con l\u00e1ser pueden estimular la producci\u00f3n de col\u00e1geno, mejorando la elasticidad de la piel y reduciendo la arrugaci\u00f3n.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Terapia de Radiofrecuencia:<\/strong> Esta opci\u00f3n no invasiva tensa la piel y suaviza irregularidades menores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surgical_Correction\"><\/span>Correcci\u00f3n Quir\u00fargica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong>, a <strong>revisi\u00f3n quir\u00fargica<\/strong> puede ser necesaria. Esto implica:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extensi\u00f3n de la incisi\u00f3n:<\/strong> El cirujano puede alargar la incisi\u00f3n original para eliminar el exceso de piel y crear un contorno m\u00e1s suave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liposucci\u00f3n:<\/strong> En algunos casos, <strong>liposucci\u00f3n de revisi\u00f3n<\/strong> puede usarse para esculpir el \u00e1rea y eliminar la arruga.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excisi\u00f3n de piel:<\/strong> Se puede realizar una excisi\u00f3n directa del exceso de piel para lograr un resultado plano y uniforme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Su cirujano recomendar\u00e1 el mejor enfoque basado en su anatom\u00eda y objetivos \u00fanicos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-137-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-137-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-137-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-137-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-137-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-137.png 1262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_During_Recovery\"><\/span>Qu\u00e9 Esperar Durante la Recuperaci\u00f3n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La recuperaci\u00f3n de <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong> la correcci\u00f3n var\u00eda seg\u00fan el m\u00e9todo utilizado. Para los tratamientos no quir\u00fargicos, el tiempo de inactividad es m\u00ednimo, y la mayor\u00eda de los pacientes reanudan sus actividades normales en unos pocos d\u00edas. Las revisiones quir\u00fargicas, sin embargo, requieren un per\u00edodo de recuperaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s prolongado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Surgical_Recovery\"><\/span>Recuperaci\u00f3n Postquir\u00fargica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si se somete a una revisi\u00f3n quir\u00fargica, espere lo siguiente:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Primera Semana:<\/strong> La hinchaz\u00f3n y los moretones son comunes. Necesitar\u00e1 usar una prenda de compresi\u00f3n y evitar actividades extenuantes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2\u20134 Semanas:<\/strong> La mayor\u00eda de los pacientes pueden volver a actividades ligeras, pero se debe evitar levantar objetos pesados y el ejercicio intenso.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6\u201312 Semanas:<\/strong> Los resultados finales se hacen visibles a medida que la hinchaz\u00f3n disminuye y la piel se asienta en su nuevo contorno.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Su cirujano le proporcionar\u00e1 instrucciones personalizadas para asegurar una recuperaci\u00f3n fluida y resultados \u00f3ptimos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-138-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-138-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-138-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-138-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-138-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-138.png 1262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Dog_Ears_After_Tummy_Tuck\"><\/span>Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre las Orejas de Perro Despu\u00e9s de una Abdominoplastia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_dog_ears_go_away_on_their_own\"><\/span>\u00bfDesaparecer\u00e1n las orejas de perro por s\u00ed solas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>En algunos casos, leve <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong> puede mejorar a medida que la hinchaz\u00f3n disminuye y la piel se asienta. Sin embargo, los casos m\u00e1s pronunciados t\u00edpicamente requieren intervenci\u00f3n, ya sea no quir\u00fargica o quir\u00fargica.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_dog_ear_correction_cost\"><\/span>\u00bfCu\u00e1nto cuesta la correcci\u00f3n de orejas de perro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>El costo de corregir <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong> var\u00eda seg\u00fan el m\u00e9todo utilizado. Los tratamientos no quir\u00fargicos oscilan entre $200 y $1,000 por sesi\u00f3n, mientras que las revisiones quir\u00fargicas pueden costar entre $2,000 y $5,000, dependiendo de la complejidad del procedimiento.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dog_ears_be_prevented_entirely\"><\/span>\u00bfSe pueden prevenir completamente las orejas de perro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Aunque ning\u00fan procedimiento est\u00e1 100% libre de riesgos, elegir un cirujano experimentado, seguir las instrucciones pre y postoperatorias, y mantener un peso estable reduce significativamente la probabilidad de desarrollar <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_ear_correction_covered_by_insurance\"><\/span>\u00bfLa correcci\u00f3n de orejas de perro est\u00e1 cubierta por el seguro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>La mayor\u00eda de los planes de seguro consideran <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong> la correcci\u00f3n como un procedimiento cosm\u00e9tico y no lo cubren. Sin embargo, es mejor consultar con su proveedor para obtener detalles espec\u00edficos.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Right_Surgeon_for_Dog_Ears_Correction\"><\/span>Elegir al Cirujano Adecuado para la Correcci\u00f3n de Orejas de Perro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El \u00e9xito de su <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong> la correcci\u00f3n depende en gran medida de la habilidad y experiencia de su cirujano. Esto es lo que debe buscar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Certificaci\u00f3n de la junta:<\/strong> Aseg\u00farese de que su cirujano est\u00e9 certificado por la junta en cirug\u00eda pl\u00e1stica, lo que indica una formaci\u00f3n rigurosa y el cumplimiento de altos est\u00e1ndares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experiencia con Revisiones:<\/strong> Elija un cirujano con amplia experiencia en <strong>revisi\u00f3n quir\u00fargica<\/strong> procedimientos, particularmente para <strong>abdominoplastia<\/strong> complicaciones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portafolio de Antes y Despu\u00e9s:<\/strong> Revise el trabajo previo del cirujano para evaluar su capacidad de ofrecer resultados de aspecto natural.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Testimonios de Pacientes:<\/strong> Los comentarios positivos de pacientes anteriores pueden proporcionar informaci\u00f3n sobre la experiencia del cirujano y su trato al paciente.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para una consulta personalizada, visite nuestra <a href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/tummy-tuck\/\">p\u00e1gina de Abdominoplastia<\/a> o <a href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/contactus\/\">cont\u00e1ctanos<\/a> para programar una cita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_Achieving_a_Smooth_Natural_Contour\"><\/span>Reflexiones Finales: Lograr un Contorno Suave y Natural<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Orejas de perro despu\u00e9s de una abdominoplastia<\/strong> Los procedimientos pueden ser frustrantes, pero no son permanentes. Con el enfoque correcto\u2014ya sea mediante prevenci\u00f3n o correcci\u00f3n\u2014puede lograr el abdomen liso y contorneado que desea. Al comprender las causas, explorar sus opciones y elegir un cirujano experimentado, est\u00e1 dando el primer paso hacia un resultado confiado y satisfactorio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listo para abordar su <strong>las orejas de perro<\/strong>? <a href=\"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/contactus\/\">Cont\u00e1ctanos hoy<\/a> para discutir sus opciones y comenzar su camino hacia un contorno impecable.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), many patients achieve a flatter, more contoured abdomen\u2014only to notice small, puckered skin folds at the ends of their incision. These are called &#8220;dog ears&#8221;, a common but often overlooked complication. If you&#8217;re researching dog ears after tummy tuck procedures, you\u2019re likely wondering: Why did this happen? Can it be fixed? And how can I prevent it? This guide dives deep into the causes of dog ears, how modern surgical techniques minimize their occurrence, and your options for correction\u2014whether through non-surgical methods or revisional procedures. By the end, you\u2019ll understand why some patients develop this issue, how to address it, and what steps to take for a smoother, more refined result. What Are &#8216;Dog Ears&#8217; in Plastic Surgery? Dog ears refer to the small, puckered folds of skin that appear at the ends of an incision after procedures like a tummy tuck. These folds resemble the floppy ears of a dog, hence the name. They occur when excess skin or tissue remains at the lateral (side) edges of the incision, creating an uneven contour. While dog ears are not harmful, they can be aesthetically bothersome, especially for patients who expected a smooth, flat abdomen post-surgery. Understanding why they form is the first step toward prevention and correction. Why Do Dog Ears Form After a Tummy Tuck? These factors highlight the importance of choosing a skilled surgeon who prioritizes precision in incision placement and skin redraping. How to Prevent Dog Ears After a Tummy Tuck Prevention is always better than correction. Here\u2019s how you and your surgeon can minimize the risk of dog ears: 1. Optimal Incision Design A well-planned incision is the foundation of a smooth result. Surgeons often use a &#8220;fish-tail&#8221; incision, which extends slightly beyond the standard horizontal line to accommodate excess skin and prevent puckering. This technique ensures that the skin lies flat without residual folds. 2. Meticulous Skin Redraping During the procedure, the surgeon must carefully redrape the skin and secure it evenly. This step is crucial for avoiding skin puckering and ensuring a natural contour. Advanced techniques, such as progressive tension sutures, help distribute tension evenly across the incision. 3. Post-Operative Care Following your surgeon\u2019s post-operative instructions is vital. Wearing a compression garment as directed helps reduce swelling and supports the skin as it heals. Avoiding strenuous activities and maintaining a stable weight can also prevent complications like dog ears. Can Dog Ears Be Corrected? If dog ears have already formed, don\u2019t worry\u2014there are solutions. The approach depends on the severity of the issue and your overall health. Non-Surgical Options For mild cases, non-surgical treatments may help: Surgical Correction For more pronounced dog ears, a surgical revision may be necessary. This involves: Your surgeon will recommend the best approach based on your unique anatomy and goals. What to Expect During Recovery Recovery from dog ears correction varies depending on the method used. For non-surgical treatments, downtime is minimal, with most patients resuming normal activities within a few days. Surgical revisions, however, require a more extended recovery period. Post-Surgical Recovery If you undergo a surgical revision, expect the following: Your surgeon will provide personalized instructions to ensure a smooth recovery and optimal results. Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Ears After Tummy Tuck Choosing the Right Surgeon for Dog Ears Correction The success of your dog ears correction depends largely on the skill and experience of your surgeon. Here\u2019s what to look for: For a personalized consultation, visit our Tummy Tuck page or contact us to schedule an appointment. Final Thoughts: Achieving a Smooth, Natural Contour Dog ears after tummy tuck procedures can be frustrating, but they are not permanent. With the right approach\u2014whether through prevention or correction\u2014you can achieve the smooth, contoured abdomen you desire. By understanding the causes, exploring your options, and choosing an experienced surgeon, you\u2019re taking the first step toward a confident, satisfying result. Ready to address your dog ears? Contact us today to discuss your options and begin your journey to a flawless contour.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8600,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_daextam_enable_autolinks":"1","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8318","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tummy-tuck"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8318"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8318\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8605,"href":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8318\/revisions\/8605"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surgyteam.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}