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Am I a Good Candidate for a Full Tummy Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by lace05 in Evansville, IN
Latest answer by David Finkle, MD
Question viewed 1,071 times
Tags: age 18-24, female, candidate, post-pregnancy

I am 20 years old and have one 5.5 year old son. I know not to have this procedure until I'm finished having kids, and I think we are going to have another in the next few years, but I just wanted to see if I was a good candidate with where I am now. I also want to know what all I would need to have done. My measurements are 36-28-38, I am 5'9 and weigh 167lbs. I want a little bit of hips but not a whole lot left.

14 answers to Am I a Good Candidate for a Full Tummy Tuck?

Difference between a full and mini-tummy tuck in Los Angeles

Most women who have had children are left with many abdominal stretch marks as well as loose abdominal skin. these women would be a good candidate for a full tummy tuck or abdominoplasty which removes excess skin, and tightens abdominal muscle. women who don't have stretch marks and/or loose hanging abdominal skin might be able to get away with a mini-tummy tuck which does not tighten the muscles.

S. Sean Younai, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.beautifulself.com

To Tuck or not to Tuck?

It certainly appears that you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck as long as you are medically healthy. The stretch marks above the level of your belly button cannot be removed but will end up in the lower abdominal region. The plan would be to remove as much skin as safely possible and get a good result however that determination is made at the time of the surgery. Hopefully one would be able to remove the skin from the pubic level to the umbilical level and tighten... more

Albert Dabbah, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Yes to Tummy Tuck

Based on your photograph you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. Here are some tips: Wait until you are finished with child bearing Don't smoke If you are a smoker, quit now and don't ever start again Don't gain weight Consult only a board certified plastic surgeon who performs TT frequently

David Finkle, MD
Omaha Plastic Surgeon

www.bodybyfinkle.com

You would enjoy tummy tuck results!

Based on posted pictures you are a good candidate for full abdominoplasty with liposuction. You can expect very nice results from this procedure. If you are planning on having another baby in a short period of time, you should wait and have tummy tuck done after the second pregnancy.

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

YES! You are a very good candidate!

YES! You appear to be a good candidate for abdominoplasty. The tummy tuck removes excess skin and tightens the muscles that are stretched after pregnancies. I agree that it is best to wait until you are finished having children before you consider having this surgery. A full abdominoplasty does not affect the hips, as would an extended abdominoplasty. Good luck!

George John Alexander, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck and tattoo

You are a very good candidate for a standard tummy tuck proceedure which would also remove the tattoo.

Ernest D. Cronin, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

Tummy tuck is a procedure that will enable the surgeon to repair many deformities that usually comes pregnancy. It can remove stretch marks, loose skin, and repair the belly button. In your case looking at the picture, there are significant amount of stretch marks, 90% of them located below the belly button and 10% above the belly button. There is evidence of loose skin above and below the belly button the belly button looks horizontal, so it lost its shape. After review of your photos, I... more

S. Ozan Sozer, MD
El Paso Plastic Surgeon

www.elpasoplasticsurgery.com

Tummy Tuck Surgery Post-Operative Restrictions

I agree with the other surgeons that you are an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck procedure. You have a tummy that needs skin tightening and I would suggest that your tummy muscles need repair. I would also liposuction your hips for better counter and under you breast area. This is why it is a good suggestion to finish with having your children so that your muscles will remain tight. I make the incision as close as possible to you pubic line so you will probably... more

John Ward, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

A candidate for a Tummy Tuck...

Judging simply by the pictures, you are an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. Ideally, you would like to be finished having children so you can have the procedure once and be done. You should also lose as much weight as possible and be medically healthy. The excess skin you have would be nicely smoothed by the procedure. I would also recommend liposuction of the hips along with the tummy tuck when the time comes to improve your overall contour

Shain A. Cuber, MD
Marlboro Plastic Surgeon

Am I a Good Candidate for a Full Tummy Tuck?

As we all are stating YES! You may lose the tattoo but you can always get it replaced after healing. Best of luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Candidacy

It appears from your photos that you would be a good candidate for a full tummy tuck, although you would need a physical exam and history to know for sure. If you have another pregnancy, you are likely to be even more of a candidate and certainly should wait if that is in the plans. A board-cerified plastic surgeon can discuss your options as well as the benefits/risks.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Candidate for tummy tuck

Based upon your pictures, you appear to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. It is definitely advisable to wait until you have finished having children, and your weight has returned to your normal weight range. Whether or not you would require fascial plication ("muscle repair") would depend on the status of your fascia and muscles at that time. Be sure to obtain a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon when you are ready to proceed for evaluation... more

Craig S. Rock, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck candidate

Based on the pictures, you appear to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. You definitely want to be done with having kids before undergoing the procedure.

Lawrence C. Lin, MD
Long Island Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck after all children

I would agree that you appear to be a good candidate for a full tummy tuck after you are done having children, and depending on how your muscles are you might be able to do without the muscle plication. Your tattoo would be removed with the extra skin.