Toledo Tummy Tuck doctors
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John K. Wakelin III, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
4971 Arlington Centre Blvd, Columbus |
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Manish Raj Gupta, MD
Toledo Plastic Surgeon
3438 Granite Circle, Sylvania |
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Steven Goldman, MD
Cleveland Plastic Surgeon
3609 Park East Suite 206, Beachwood |
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Frank Barone, MD
Toledo Plastic Surgeon
2000 Regency Court Suite 204, Toledo |
Recent Answers
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...
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.
I am a 22 year old with no children and have lost about 70lbs in the past year & am 22lbs away from my goal.I'm planning to have surgery Jan.2012 to have a tummy tuck without MR and a breast lift.I’ve read is it important to wait 3-6 months for my weight stabilize before having surgery,why?I’ve seen the same saggy skin for a good amount of time and do not understand the point of waiting an add'l 3-6 months. Also,is it advisable to combine an armlift with the tummy tuck & breast lift?
I typically make sure that my patients' weight is reasonably stable for 3-6 months before proceeding with a tummy tuck or body contouring surgery. While patients may not always be at their best possible goal weight, it's important that their bodies aren't undergoing major changes that could affect their end result. It also helps to make sure that the eating habit and lifestyle changes that they made are sustainable, so they get the best possible result shortly after surgery as well as longterm.
I imagine that you can have tummy tuck scars hidden below your underpants but is this true? can i wear a bikini 1 year after tummy tuck?
You should be able to wear a bikini within a month or two after a tummy tuck -- if you want to, that is. Obviously all patients are different, and you should discuss the scar with your surgeon before surgery. Most of the time the scars will remain low and easily hidden clothing, including most bikinis. In some cases you can even bring a bikini to show your surgeon what you hope to wear after surgery and discuss whether the bikini will cover the fading scar after surgery.