Alternative to full Tummy tuck?

I have loose tummy skin after my pregnancies. I am yellow skinned and do not heal well from a scar at all. Is there a way to do a Tummy tuck only via belly button?

Based on this photo of me, is Mini Tummy tuck or endo-something tuck a better alternative? Once again, I don't want scars.

Alternative to full Tummy tuck?
3 answers to “Alternative to full Tummy tuck?”

A: Tummy Tuck - No scars

Theodore Katz, MD

If you are totally averse to the scars but wold consider several 2-3millimer scars near the belly button and in the groins, then you might consider some form of laser assisted liposculpture.  Although you seem to have limited excess fat, the laser can to a certain degree give you some skin tightening... more

A: It depends on the condition of your abdominal muscles

Reza  Nabavian, MD

 Looking at your picture, it appears you have generally good skin with some stretch marks.  If you have good tone in your abdominal muscles  (or can can work on toning up with exercise) then you may not need the muscle tightening.  Obviously there is no way to remove any skin without an... more

A: Minimally invasive tummy tucks

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Many women have the same concern. Unfortunately the concern you have is common to many surgical procedures. If we could figure out how to make skin contract like shrink wrap without incisions, we wouldn't have to perform forehead lifts, face lifts, midface lifts, eye lifts, breast lifts, tummy tucks or thigh... more

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