Tummy Tuck: Q&A
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I'm getting a tummy tuck and breast augmentation sometime after Christmas! I need to know what exactly I need. I think I need a full tummy tuck and larger breasts. Will a full tummy tuck remove all my scars? Is it really necessary that I get Liposuction after the procedure? Also, when I bend backwards, my muscle sticks out right below my breasts/in between my ribs, it that fixable? I am 5ft 2in and very short-waisted. How much would all of this cost (full costs, no hidden costs please)?
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mommyneedshelp
in Indiana
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Yes, a TummyTuck will remove all of your scars below your belly button
Yes, a tummy tuck will remove all of the scars i can see in the picture. In trade, you will have a scar across your lower abdomen. Liposuction is an option that can be performed at the same time as the tummy tuck or at a later time. Liposuction is never a need, it is a want. It will definitely improve your shape, but it is up to you if you have it simultaneously, later or never.
As far as the bulge below your ribs, this might be muscle or it may be a hernia. How much this will all cost will...
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Full tummy tuck vs. mini tummy tuck vs. liposuction
Your case would be best served by a full tummy tuck. Only this will tighten the skin, the deep layer (fascia), both above and below the belly button.
It is likely that much or all of the vertical scar will be gome after the procedure. There will be, however, a hip to hip incision instead.
Usually, liposuction is performed as well in strategic safe areas.
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Tummy tuck and removal of old scars
A tummy tuck removes a considerable amount of tissue between your old belly button and the low bikini line incision. The exact amount depends on the degree of skin laxity. A considerable portion of your scar can be removed, but be prepared to have some of this remain behind if your surgeon deems it safer to leave it behind rather and place too much tension along the incision line. Also consider liposuction around the hips/waist area possibly a little in the abdomen to create a...
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The abdominoplasty will remove the scarring below the umbilicus but you would still be left with the upper part of your existing scar. From the photos, I think you would benefit from some flank liposuction at the time of the tummy tuck. Cost is highly dependent on your location, the facility and anesthesia charges quoted by the ambulatory center, and the individual surgeon. In NY, everything can be included in the price of surgery except for prep testing and postop pain medication, per...
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Will a tummy tuck remove all of my pre-existing scars
In looking at your photos, it appears that you likely do not have enough skin from your ribcage to your belly button to be able to stretch that skin out to extend all the way down to your pubic region. For that reason your vertical scar will be displaced downward, but you will still have some of it. As to the bulging you describe, in most cases there can be sutures placed into the muscles to bring them closer together and decrease that bulging. As to needing liposuction after a tummy tuck,...
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Good chance that scars will be removed
Since it appears that all your abdominal scars are below the umbilicus and you have alot of loose abdominal skin, I think that the the possiblities are good that all your scars can be removed with tummy tuck surgery. Now if you have stretch marks that extend a good ways above your belly button, not all of them can be removed with the tummy tuck operation.
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Scars on Abdomen
Based on your photo it appears that you can eliminate the scar that is located vertically from your belly button area.
Good Luck to you
Dr. Kimberly Henry
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Tummy tuck
If the scars are below the belly button, then it would probably be safe. If they are above the belly button, be careful, tissue necrosis can occur. Liposuction can help contour the hips for a better result.
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Abdominoplasty for scars on stomach
You appear to have a very short distance between the bottom of your breast bone and your pubic bone. The picture doesn't allow me to see all visible scars. Without seeing you in person that is difficult. Liposuction doesn't have to be done at the same time but is typically used to enhance the result , especially in the lower flank and lower back areas. Costs depend on your city and who is performing the procedure. Please seek out a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck rundown
It is difficult to give you all your answers based on a single photo. It appears that you can benefit from a tummy tuck. It will remove all the s ars below your belly button. The tummy tuck will address the issues of muscle weakness in the middle of your abdomen. Conerning cost, that varies from surgeon to surgeon, facility to facility and geographic region. You should be prepared to pay a surgeon's fee, anesthesia fee and a facility fee. Good luck!!
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