I have had an operation about a year and a half ago. I now have a little over hang and was wondering, do I qualify for a tummy tuck? I hate the appearance of my stomach and am very insecure about showing my body.
Answer: Overhang after GYN surgery Often after gynecologic surgery, there is an overhang over the incision. There is almost always a solution. For most women, this is a mini tummy tuck, if the problem is confined to only the area of the incision. For problems of the entire abdomen indlucing extra skin and loose fascia, a full tummy tuck or a Hybrid tummy tuck (R) may give better results. However, it is appropriate to consider a mini tuck rather than just a "scar revision", which tends not to address the problem fully.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Overhang after GYN surgery Often after gynecologic surgery, there is an overhang over the incision. There is almost always a solution. For most women, this is a mini tummy tuck, if the problem is confined to only the area of the incision. For problems of the entire abdomen indlucing extra skin and loose fascia, a full tummy tuck or a Hybrid tummy tuck (R) may give better results. However, it is appropriate to consider a mini tuck rather than just a "scar revision", which tends not to address the problem fully.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tummy tuck for excess abdominal skin Hi Jaime1977 - It sounds like you may either need a full tummy tuck or a mini-tummy tuck, but it's hard to determine this without seeing you. A tummy tuck will remove the excess skin and fat below the umbilicus and tighten the abdominal wall musculature. Check out some before and after photos to see if a tummy tuck will accomplish what you desire. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tummy tuck for excess abdominal skin Hi Jaime1977 - It sounds like you may either need a full tummy tuck or a mini-tummy tuck, but it's hard to determine this without seeing you. A tummy tuck will remove the excess skin and fat below the umbilicus and tighten the abdominal wall musculature. Check out some before and after photos to see if a tummy tuck will accomplish what you desire. Good luck!
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Answer: What to do about lower abdominal overhang after surgery? Hi there- It is very common to develop a bit of an overhang of tissue after surgery in the lower abdominal area. The scar in the skin tethers to the scar in the deeper layers, and everything above the area then hangs over this fixed point... So what's a person to do? The answer will depend on several things... 1. Your goals- if you simply want to diminish the overhang, a smaller procedure may be possible 2. The composition of the overhanging tissues and the quality of your skin in the area- liposuction with a small skin excision may be possible, or it may, in fact, be in your best interests to pursue a tummy tuck after all. First think carefully about how much improvement you would like to achieve, then find a surgeon you like and feel you can trust and discuss your options with them. You can read more about choosing a surgeon here:
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Answer: What to do about lower abdominal overhang after surgery? Hi there- It is very common to develop a bit of an overhang of tissue after surgery in the lower abdominal area. The scar in the skin tethers to the scar in the deeper layers, and everything above the area then hangs over this fixed point... So what's a person to do? The answer will depend on several things... 1. Your goals- if you simply want to diminish the overhang, a smaller procedure may be possible 2. The composition of the overhanging tissues and the quality of your skin in the area- liposuction with a small skin excision may be possible, or it may, in fact, be in your best interests to pursue a tummy tuck after all. First think carefully about how much improvement you would like to achieve, then find a surgeon you like and feel you can trust and discuss your options with them. You can read more about choosing a surgeon here:
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Answer: Often a mini-tummy tuck for overhanging skin As the other answers point out, without an exam or at lest a photo it isn't possible to comment on your specific situation. However, if your abdominal skin tone was good before the surgery but you now have a little bit of overhang, a mini might be the best way to go. Often what happens with surgery is that the skin adheres down to the muscle layer which contributes to the overhang. Plastic surgeons would make sure that there is a layer of fat tissue so that wouldn't happen.
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Answer: Often a mini-tummy tuck for overhanging skin As the other answers point out, without an exam or at lest a photo it isn't possible to comment on your specific situation. However, if your abdominal skin tone was good before the surgery but you now have a little bit of overhang, a mini might be the best way to go. Often what happens with surgery is that the skin adheres down to the muscle layer which contributes to the overhang. Plastic surgeons would make sure that there is a layer of fat tissue so that wouldn't happen.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck for Extra Skin Without a picture, it is hard to give you specific advice. However, if you have loose, hanging skin, then tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) may be the best option for you. It would all depend on your physical exam, your previous incisions and your motivation for another surgery. Good luck.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck for Extra Skin Without a picture, it is hard to give you specific advice. However, if you have loose, hanging skin, then tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) may be the best option for you. It would all depend on your physical exam, your previous incisions and your motivation for another surgery. Good luck.
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