Sterling Tummy Tuck doctors

	David E. Berman, MD Sterling Plastic Surgeon 14 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 100, Sterling		14 answers
	Peter Klainer, MD Virginia Plastic Surgeon 46396 Benedict Drive Ste 330, Sterling

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Can Tummy Tuck Be Performed Twice? I am 26 years old, 5'4" tall and 125 pounds. I was told that if I am planning for pregnancy (which I am not for at least another 5-6 years), I should wait because usually tummy tuck cannot be done again. I am wondering if that is true?

A: you can do a TT twice

However, if i thougth it likely that my patient would get pregnant, i would not tighten the fascia. unless you have a reasonable amount of loose skin from losing a significant amount of wt, it may be that you can wait on having your TT until after you finish having your children.

David E. Berman, MD

Sterling Plastic Surgeon

Mini or Full Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss? Should I have a Mini Tummy Tuck or full Tummy Tuck? I lost 30 lbs 5 years ago and I've built very good stomach muscles, but this skin and fat has remained.
My surgeon said that I'm a good candidate for both surgeries. I'm afraid I will be disappointed by the mini, but I'm afraid the full tummy tuck will leave me with a scar that I will be embarrassed to show.
The DR told me that I didn't have a lot of skin above the navel and therefore he could not guarantee how low my scar would be. Advice?

A: Most people who have significant weight loss require a full tummy tuck

In reviewing your photo, it appears that you have enough lax skin to warrant a full Tummy Tuck. Remember, the scar can be hidden by most clothes and with time, it fades very nicely (though this takes time). I think the scar is much better for your appearance than the loose skin. However, that is a choice that you must make for yourself.

Best of luck!

David E. Berman, MD

Sterling Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck for C-section Scar and Stomach? I am a 36 yr old, African-American female who had twins 15 yrs ago. During the delivery I had to have an emergency c-section and instead of a bikini cut, I was cut from underneath the navel to right above the pelvic area.Now my stomach resembles buttocks and even with weight loss, it won't go anywhere. I'm just wondering would having a Tummy Tuck change anything?

A: Tummy Tuck should remove your vertical abdominal scar

Frequently there is enough skin laxity so that all the skin from just above the pubic hair to the umblicus can be removed. Even if not all this skin could be removed, most of it could be removed, resulting in a huge improvement.

Best of luck!

David E. Berman, MD

Sterling Plastic Surgeon

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	“Best Decision I Have Ever Made -...” I have gained and lost so much weight over the years that I had skin and boobs that sagged and could not be fixed with diet and exercise. Dr. Cappuccino assured me that I was the candidate that a tummy tuck and breast lift was designed for...he was right! I have a flatter stomach than I have had EVER...including BEFORE I had kids. more
	“Tucked and THRILLED! TT with Muscle...” I am 40 and the mother of 3 awesome children (ages 9, 7, and almost 3). I have wanted a TT since the birth of my 2nd child. So glad I waited because along came baby #3! LOL Anyway, my stomach was completely altered by my pregnancies. I'm 5'8" and have always been quite thin. I gained 75 pounds during my 1st pregnancy and delivered a 10 pound baby. My skin is evidently not elastic... more
	“Highly Recommended - Reston, VA” I had an extreme abdominal separation after having children. I was experiencing back pain, looked five months pregnant despite postpartum weight loss, and was unable to correct this condition with any amount or type of exercise. more
	“Finally Doing Something for Me -...” Hello, I am 42 years old, married with four wonderful children. I have wanted a tt for the last 10 years. I have just scheduled my surgery for June of 2012. I interviewed my last PS yesterday and chose him almost immediately following my interview. I have researched this particular PS for about a year along with several others. I have read every blog there is out there. To say the least, I... more
	“Patient, Professional, Trustworthy -...” All the exercise in the world would not put my belly back to where I wanted it so I decided on a tummy tuck. It's a serious surgery and the first week of recovery was tough. My mother was home with me during that time and I can't imagine getting through that week without her. Everything with my tummy tuck went as expected and I had no complications during recovery. It has... more
	“Chicken "Older" - Chevy Chase, MD” I am anxious, excited and nervous about having a TT. I am older and my daughter and best friend feel I don't need it, but I want it because I don't like the way my clothes "don't" fit. I also have a vertical c-section scar that looks like a front butt. Sometimes I think I am too old and being too vain to entertain such an idea. And other times I feel like I can't wait... more
	“Tummy Tuck - Washington” I have 3 kids two over 9 lbs and two c-sections one natural. I hate my tummy:( I am scheduled for a TT November 30th. I am having major anxiety. I am so afraid of being put to sleep. Please could everyone say a small prayer for me. Please please please:)Getting very nervous. Only a few days left. Starting to wonder if I should do this. I am so afraid something is going to happen. I don't want... more
	“Washington, DC 2 Months in 3 days .....” I'm a 44 year old mom of 3 adult sons. I feel like this is my time to take care of me. I have given my belly the name Maggie. She is always in the way. I'm forever cropping her out of pictures or squeezing her too death in my spanx. I love traveling and I hate wearing that darn one piece on beaches all over the world. I have been wanting this surgery for years. So,I decided to bite the... more
	“Highly Recommended - Bethesda, MD” To improve self esteem, quality of life. I was extremely obese as a teenager (my weight topped out at 235 on a 5'2" frame). I slimmed down in my twenties, making fitness an important part of my life. At 32, however, no matter how much I exercised, or how much weight I lost (I am now 135) I was cursed with a "skin apron", that is, a loose overhanging flap of... more
	“3 weeks post op and feeling great-...” I was always a small and thin child. At the age of 9 my parents got divorced and my Dad did the best he could but I turned to food for comfort(no one to blame but me). I have his shape-thin legs but a big tummy. I got up to about 200 lbs in college and decided at 19 it was time to go. I had one every diet in the past but nothing worked. I exercised and ate well and lost 60lbs. Met my hubbie... more
	“Not Sure This is What I Thought It...” Waited more than 40 years for surgery, wasn't expecting to look like a 16 year old, but not expecting to look like I do now either. Got 3 different opinions, couldn't find anything bad on any of the doctors. Went with one that I liked. Last thing I told him before he put me down, do your best work and I'll do my part to keep it up. Have had very little pain, some mild... more
	“Literally Changed my Life - Mount...” After three children and three c-sections, combined with weight gain during pregnancy and subsequent weight loss, my tummy was a saggy floppy mess that no amount of exercise could fix. Recovery was difficult but more tHan worth it based on the flat tummy I now have! I can wear clothes now that I couldnt even before having children. Couldn't be happier, and I am anxiously looking... more
	“Awake TT: Day one of Ear Plug in BB” After losing 57 lbs I was left with a mini apron as my lower abdomen and no shape. I decided to go for a tt so that I can feel sexier and more confident after my weight loss. I'm both nervous and excited. My tt will be done under local anesthesia with a combination of lipo.Well, I started classes today which I know will keep me entertained until my surgery. My class runs from today 8/22 to... more
	“3 weeks post op! Completely FLAT!! -...” I am a 5'9" 27 year old female living in Washington, DC. Since I was a kid, I was overweight. As I grew older, so did my girth. I grew out of junior's size clothing at 12 and had to wear women's sizes. By the time I got to high school, I was 200lbs. With my age, my weight increased, until I hit my peak weight in 2009 of 245lbs, wearing a size 22. I have been struggling... more
	“Bon Voyage Everyone” I am 46 years old and I have been wanting to do this for about 18 years now. I had to have surgery twice when I was in my early 20's to have ovarian cyst removed. I started noticing after that surgery that a little pouch had formed across my low belly above the incision. I figured in time it would go away, it didn't. In fact, over the years it has gotten bigger. Six years ago I... more
	“Considering a TT and a but Lift -...” I have been trying to loose weight for about 2 yrs now. I am down to 244, I have the arms and legs of a person that weight 150. I am all stomach.I have no kids tho. I went today to see about a TT in Aug and the told me everything I needed. because of the cost I can only afford two out of the four for now ( TT and but lift) later ill get the inner thigh lift and lipo of back.Should I change the... more
	“Really GOOD - Chevy Chase, MD” To get my life back, I was tired of looking 6 months pregnant 2 years after I had a baby! Needed it! Overall couldnt ask for a better experience. I had tummy tuck with muscle repair (and hernia repair) with lipo to flanks. more
	“Male 37 Y/o TT W/ Liposuction and...” My wife had a mini-TT w/ lipo done back in 2008. Her amazing success has inspired me to have some work done too -- a full TT with lipo to my stomach, back, and thighs, and gynecomastia. Due to work conflicts, I am not going to have my surgery early January 2011. I must admit that while I am extremely excited about having the procedures done, I am also very nervous about it too. I have... more
	“The 2 Week Count Down! Can't Wait! -...” Its the most unusual feeling of being scared but at the same time I can't wait for what I am scared of. I am posting before pictures as this is the first step in me walking in my freedom. Not even my loving and very caring boyfriend has seen me in this light but oO well here goes nothing. (see pictures) On June 24th I will be getting a full tummy tuck with lipo something I have wanted for... more
	“Swelling 1 Year After Tummy Tuck,...” In Feb 2009, I had a full TT with a BA and lipo of flanks. My doctor said I had almost no fat on my abdomen, just loose skin with stretchmarks.I workout 5 days a week and am athletic. I runabout 16 miles a week , weight train 4 days a week and do high intensity cycling routines 2-3 times a week. I was small going into surgery, 5'5 1/2" 132 lbs, my size 27 jeans were a bit loose on me.After more
	“Bulge Under Belly Button Post- Tummy...” I had a tummy tuck with a hernia repair about 2.5 months ago. I decided to have a tummy tuck after having 2 children and because I needed to have a hernia repaired.Everything went well scar control, swelling and grainage were all perfect. One day about I noticed a slight asymmetric appearance under my belly button, i thought it was just swelling. the protrusion began to get bigger and felt... more
	“My TT” I had my TT April 1st and didn't have any drains. My sp doesn't use them. I didn't really have a lot of swelling or fuild build up. The first 3 to 4 days are very hard. You have to start on day 3-4 to take care of yourself. My husband was great but he didn't get any sleep for the first few days taking care of me. Each day you will feel better and better. I have a nice flat tummy but still... more
	“It's Slow, but Looking Forward to...” I went through 5 surgeries this year due to breast cancer. I decided to get a little more than a breast reconstruction with my last surgery which was four weeks ago. I have wanted a tummy tuck for years. For a long time I had a flat tum but lots of extra skin. After turning forty I added tummy fat to the equation, and no matter how much I was on my eliptical or... more
	“Gosh I Look Great and I Have a Waist.” I was forewarned that this was the most painful procedure they do. After 5 natural childbirths; I was ready to be me again. I didn't care how miserable I'd be. And I was! In pain; a lot of it. It lasted one week. Nothing would stop it. I bled on and off; most;ly it was getting up to go to the bathroom. I had to roll to my right to try to plant my feet on the floor. There is not sitting up... more