Cincinnati Tummy Tuck doctors

	Steven S. Carp, MD Akron Plastic Surgeon 4031 Massillon Rd Suite A, Uniontown		6 answers
	John K. Wakelin III, MD Columbus Plastic Surgeon 4971 Arlington Centre Blvd, Columbus		5 answers
	Steven Goldman, MD Cleveland Plastic Surgeon 3609 Park East Suite 206, Beachwood		3 answers
	James B. Kahl, MD Cincinnati Plastic Surgeon 7770 Cooper Rd. Suite 10, Cincinnati		1 answer
	James Carey, MD Cincinnati Plastic Surgeon Cincinnati

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Tummy Tuck Scar Placement? I've read that people who have more extra skin will have lower and shorter scars...is how low/long the scar will be based completely on how much extra skin you have or this something that can be controlled? I'm worried about scar that wraps all around my back and up to my bellybutton. I know a consultation will give me those answers, but I'm curious and don't want to get a consultation done until I lose the rest of my weight.

A: Where would my post op tummy tuck scars be situated?

Usually the routine procedure leaves post op scarring in the immediate supra pubic area beneath the panty line[

unless it is a male patient]. There also may be a scar around the umbilicus [bellybutton]

James B. Kahl, MD

Cincinnati Plastic Surgeon

Pictures of Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Tightening? Does anybody have pictures of females who chose tummy tuck (mini or full) WITHOUT muscle tightening? Even better if the pictures are of women after pregnancy who decided not to have them tightened. I am considering a mini (I do not want a full) and I do not want my muscles tightened. I don't care if it's a "sub optimal" result in the eyes of the plastic surgeon. I mainly just want to get rid of the pouch of fat and some of the skin with as little invasiveness as possible...

A: Panniculectomy

To reiterate what some of my colleagues have said: removal of skin alone does constitute a panniculectomy; the need for muscle repair can be assessed on physical exam, but this is part of a true mini- or full tummy-tuck; it's your belly and your choice, but you have to understand the anticipated results with each procedure.

Also, if you have an isolated panniculectomy, local anesthesia may suffice without any IV sedation or general anesthesia.

Of course a formal consultation is required to determine your best option. Second opinions can also have clarify complex issues. Good luck.

Steven Goldman, MD

Cleveland Plastic Surgeon

How Long Does the Tummy Tuck Surgery Take?

Steven S. Carp, MD

Akron Plastic Surgeon

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	“TT and Flank Lipo - Cincinnati, OH” I'm a 46 year old mother of two (18 and 21). I have always wrestled with weight and, even at my thinnest, I always had a "pooch" on my lower abdomen. Recently, I lost 50 lbs and have kept that off for about 1 1/2 yrs. For the past year I have been extremely serious about fitness - go to the fitness center 4-5 days a week for a couple of hours. I've focused on my abdominals... more
	“Best Gift I Ever Gave Myself -...” After having 3 large babies, I still looked to be about 7-8 months pregnant even though my youngest child was 3 years old. My stomach started protruding underneath my breasts and continued to my lower abdomen. I didn't have terrible stretch marks or loose skin--it was the connective tissue over the muscles that stretched out and would not tighten up without surgical intervention. I... more
	“Tummy Tuck on March 1 - Cincinnati, OH” I am a 36 year old mother of 22 month old twins. I honestly still look as though I am 6 months pregnant and have had comments stating such. "Oh, bless your heart, you're having another" or "Now I know you aren't in line for a beer". That's my favorite one because it's quite obvious I'm not pregnant if I am drinking alcohol. Plus, I really can't wear... more
	“Still Recovering from Tummy Tuck...” So far i'm not sure it was a good idea... it's been a hard road, one which i wasn't prepared for..... No one told me how painful this would be, however i was unable to take pain meds... and due to headaches stopped taking even the minimum pain reliever at 3 days post op. I am having a hard time standing up straight still...due to the huge incision opening... the dr insists... more
	“Tummy Tuck May 28th - I Can't Wait...” I am 20 years old. I weigh around 125-130 (pre surgery) and I'm 5'6-5'7. I had to have a tummy tuck because when I was 13 I weighed 300 pounds and lost it all by dieting and exercise. I didn't realize until I talked to doctors, gym trainers and my surgeon that the last "fat" on my torso I was fighting with was actually skin lol. Therefore, the tummy tuck was needed... more
	“Tummy Tuck Scheduled for April 5th” Hello everyone! I am scheduled for a tummy tuck on April 5 and soo very excited! I am a young 21 yr old mother of two children, a 4yr old and 2 yr old. The two pregnancies left my stomach with saggy skin and stretch marks everywhere! I feel like getting the surgery will improve my self esteem drastically.My surgeon seems great. He sa more
	“Significant Pain/sensitivity After...” I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago today. My stomach is exactly what I expected - flat but with a serious scar. Also, had lipo on hips and flanks that appear to be waste of money. My hips haven't changed an inch since surgery and my lovehandles on my back look exactly the same in clothes. I love my tummy tuck but still unsure about the lipo to hips a more
	“My Tummy Tuck Looks Awesome - I'm...” My tummy tuck looks awesome - flat as a pancake. The recovery was very difficult and I am still not standing up straight at 6 weeks post surgery.I am starting to wonder if I really got the lipo I paid for in addition to the tummy tuck. I was supposed to get those procedure during a tummy tuck but my hips and flanks look exactly the same at 6 weeks post surgery and there are no lipo entry... more
	“So Glad I DID IT! Worth It!” I wanted to put this up now instead of waiting...so I answered some of the required fields with what I am hoping for.... I am 28, 5foot 7inches, 115pounds and a mom of two children. I have an 11 year old boy and a 3 year old girl. I had my son when I was 17 and it destroyed my body. I have so much loose skin...i have to tuck it into my clothes. I met my husband 6 years ago and I always... more
	“Full Tummy Tuck and Lipo” After 4 children and being a mother for 27 years I decided at the age of 43 to have a tummy tuck. I'm 7 days post op and feeling good. I can't stand up straight yet and have some swelling which is uncomfortable. I was so happy to find this site to see how others were feeling and how their healing had progressed...I see great improvement due to a massive amount of lose skin and stretch marks.... more
	“Tummy Tuck SOOO Worth the Pain and $$$” I was always slim but after 3 children, I permanently looked like I was about 7 months pregnant. I had to buy jeans that were way too large for me just to accommodate my stomach. I just gave up and started buying stretchy pants and wearing big shirts. I was only 30 years old and dressing like a grandma. It was very depressing so I looked into a tummy tuck. I didn't have a lot of money to spend... more
	“Learning to Love” I commented awhile back on my Tummy-tuck, I just had done on February 28th. Today it has been exactly 2 weeks. With my sutures removed from my scar and out-of-my-belly-button, I am seeing the results' I orignally paid for! I am healing, slowly but surely. Today at 14days' post-op, I feel I have turned that corner, for the better. The swelling is moving down, and today I feel I have an... more
	“In-between Feelings” I am 10days' post-opfrom having my Tummy-tuck done. I am just now starting to see somewhat of what I HOPE, my tummy is going to form into. I am filled still, with so much fluid (drains' still attached), and the swelling I ws told, will get worse before better. I am hoping that is what I am seeing right now. My Stomach, right now...looks nothing as I mentally anticipated. But....I see a HUGE... more