Male Tummy Tuck: Q&A
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24yr male very athletic - small tummy tuck? 6 pac+
I lost a lot of weight and now I have excess skin remaining. I have a very good diet, and I play soccer very aggressive. I'd like to know what would be the best option for me. I would like to enjoy wearing a tight shirt to show my chest muscles without showing the bulge in my lower stomach area. My upper is great but my lower is not. You can only show one picture, but I have this link for the second picture of my stomach. THANKS!
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zarkis
in cotati, CA
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Large weight loss and loose abdominal skin
Skin excisions in men, either panniculectomies (remove extra skin only) or tummy tucks (tighten skin above umbilicus as well) usually heal very well in men.
Your plastic surgeon can go over the options and expected results with you.
You don't seem to have much loose skin in the upper abdomen.
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A Tummy Tuck should take care of it
Zarkis,
Looks like you would benefit from a tummy tuck. The extra skin would be removed however you would trade this new flat tight abdomen for the scar from hip to hip.
Good Luck. Dr Grant Stevens
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Male body contouring
This a common question among young n]men who lost significant amount of weight. Obviously everybody want a short scar, least downtime and skin tightening. The longer the scar the more contouring can be done a a better outcome. That does not mean you are not a candidate for a mini tummy tuck. I think you should address your opinion during your plastic surgery consultation and look at the before and after photos and then you can decide what is best for you.
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Your photos are deceiving in that at first glance it looks like there is not much extra skin as it does not hang over your pants. On closer observation you can see strecth marks that extend half way up on either side of the abdomen, a small assymetric lower abdominal fold mostly on the lower right, small bulges low down on the sides and skin from above hanging over the belly button. These issues can be improved with your standard tummy tuck but the trade off is a scar. The decision would be...
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Based on your pictures and level of your activity you might be a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck which would address the excess skin or laser assisted liposuction (such as SmartLipo).
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Male tummy tuck
I did a skin only tummy tuck on a man like you last month and his procedure went well, and he is pleased with the result. A lot depends on how much elasticity remains in your skin and how much looseness is present above your belly button. If there is a lot of stretch above the belly button you can have a full skin tummy tuck with good results. You should see a good board certified plastic surgeon in your area for advice on how to proceed.
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Male tummy tuck
It's kind of hard to tell from the pictures (it looks like you're leaning forward which would exagerate and loose skin), but a skin resection is an iffy proposition at best. Cosmetic surgery is always a trade of scar for shape, but in your case the scar will likely be significant and the change in shape rather minimal. Having said that, it's always best to visit a local board certified plastic surgeon and get an "in person" opinion.
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