Boca Raton Mini Tummy Tuck doctors
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David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
660 Glades Road Suite 380, Boca Raton |
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Louis DeLuca, MD
Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
1905 Clint Moore Rd Ste 303, Boca Raton |
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Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
1905 Clint Moore Rd. Suite 101 , Boca Raton |
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Jonathan Berman, MD
Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
670 Glades Road Suite 240, Boca Raton |
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Rian Maercks, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
757 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach |
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Recent Answers
I am trying to find the most effective way to remove my stretch marks which are kind of bad, when I sit I seem to have some loose skin but if I stand it is not so bad. Also if I have laser surgery and wanted to get my stretchmarks removed on my legs stomach and butt would it all be the same price? Around what price would a mini tummy tuck be?
Stretch marks are scars within the deep dermis of the skin. They are caused by an excessive growth period in the skin in a short amount of time - pregnancy, weigh gain, even large pubertal growth phases. Unfortunately, creams or lasers cannot eliminate the appearance of stretch marks. The only way to eliminate stretch marks is to surgically remove that area of skin. You photos are pretty poor and impossible to give you any specific recommendations without an actual examination in person. Everyone has loose skin when they sit. If you didn't you wouldn't be able to stand upright. An abdominoplasty will not correct the stretch marks over your hips. I recommend consulting with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area to have a full examination and discussion of options, but don't be surprised if you find that those options are limited and in particular, that the stretch marks over the hips may not be able to be corrected.
I had a full TT in April of this year. I have some poofy skin above the incision line that I'm not happy with. And a dog ear on my right.It looks wrinkly when I bend over, like I still have excess skin. My PS says I could benefit from a mini TT in a few months if I'm really unhappy with it. Does this situation happen often and am I expected to pay for a whole new surgery to make the original look the way it should have? Or might he be willing to work with me since I've alreay paid him $7000.
It is not uncommon to have some laxity several months following a tummy tuck. The degree of laxity depends upon the elastic nature of your skin. If you had lost a lot of weight which led to saggy skin prior to your tummy tuck, it is very common to need a revision. Keep in mind that everyone has stomach wrinkles when they sit down - if you didn't, you would not be able to stand up! As for revision surgery, there is no standard. Most surgeons will go through their office policy regarding revision and costs prior to the original operation. A simple phone call to your surgeons office will answer this for you.
I've heard that very few women are good candidates for a mini tummy tuck. That being said, I am 30 years old, 5'3" and 122lbs. I am in pretty good shape and exercise often.
I gained nearly 50 lbs during my pregnancy 10 years ago and I HATE....I repeat....HATE my stretch marks. While I do have some loose skin, it's not to the point that it's saggy or wrinkly. Overall, I'm mostly unhappy with my stretch marks. Any thoughts?
Thank you for your question and the photos. From your pictures, the stretch marks extend above the level of you belly button. The only effective treatment for them is removal, and thus your best option is a full tummy tuck. It is important to know that even with a full tummy tuck, you may still have a few stretch marks remaining. In some women, there is not enough laxity in the upper skin to perform a full tummy tuck, even if that is what is necessary to remove all of the stretch marks. I recommend that you consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to fully explore your options.