Portland Mini Tummy Tuck doctors

	Scott Sattler, MD Bellevue Plastic Surgeon 2364 Fairview Ave East, Seattle		21 answers
	Michael L. Workman, MD Portland Plastic Surgeon 1405 SE 164th Ave. Ste. 100, Vancouver		2 answers
	Ronald V. DeMars, MD Portland Plastic Surgeon 10201 SE Main Suite 20, Portland		1 answer
	Edwin Austin, MD Portland Plastic Surgeon 875 Oak St SE #4060 # 4060, Salem
	Samuel Bartholomew, MD Portland Plastic Surgeon 9155 SW Barnes Road Suite 532, Portland

Recent Answers

Common Complications for a Diastasis Repair Via Mini-tummy Tuck? Are there any complications caused by a diastasis abdomen condition, and if so, is a mini tummy tuck the only corrective option I have?

A: Diastasis Recti, Tummy Tuck

Diastasis, or separation, of the rectus abdominis muscles (the six pack) is a common condition after pregnancy or large weight gain and has no medical consequences other than a rounder abdomen. It is usually repaired during a tummy tuck to get a flatter younger looking contour for the abdomen. It is uncommon now to do mini tucks because the full tuck gives so much better overall results. You would really need to see a board certified Plastic Surgeon to examine you and give you the options that would help you meet your goals.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon

Can a Mini Tummy Tuck Stretch Back Out? After a mini tummy tuck, Is it possible for the sutures to stay in place while the fascia around it stretches back out? I have heard that this can happen, and if so, why does this happen and what can be done about it? My recent mini tummy tuck stretched back out but my sutures are still in place but the surgeon doesnt really know what to do about it.

A: Mini Tummy tuck stretching out after surgery

Yes it can, however unless you gain and lose a lot of weight or become pregnant this is unusual .

Michael L. Workman, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon

44 Yr Old, No Kids, Relatively Fit - Lipoabdominalplasty or Mini Tummy Tuck? 44 yr old female, no children, eat healthy and workout several times a week - but would like to get rid of accumulation of fat around torso (love handles and abdominal area).I am probably about 10-15 lbs over my "ideal" weight. Am concerned about the lumpy bumpy problem I hear about with lipo, but not sure that I really need a tummy tuck. Also always concerned about the health risk of any surgery, wondering if one procedure is "safer" than the other.

A: Abdominoplasty or liposuction decision making

Its impossible to answer this question without a couple of photos to look at. A mini tummy tuck addresses loose skin, fat and laxity of the abdominal wall from about the belly button position and below. Very few patients are good candidates for this procedure.

Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon