Loose post-pregnancy skin can only be fixed with Tummy Tuck

Brian K. Brzowski, MD answers: Tummy Tuck vs Laser Skin Tightening for minimal loose skin after pregnancy

I've had three children via C-section, and a hysterectomy. I am 5'2 and 112 pounds and exercise a few times a week. Although my stomach looks flat when I am standing up, I have skin that hangs down when I bend over, with a few stretch marks that make it look gross. Would laser skin tightening be effective, or would I need a Tummy Tuck to correct this?


Brian K. Brzowski, MD
9 months ago
By Brian K. Brzowski, MD - Ogden Plastic Surgeon

No need for a long reply to this one.

If you notice loose skin and roundness especially when leaning over, you have excess skin and most certainly separated abdominal muscles.  The ONLY thing that will make these problems better is a tummy tuck. 

If you have money to waste on Laser Liposuction or Thermage, you should instead send it to your favorite charity. At least then, it won't have been completely wasted.

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