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Can I Benefit from Mini Tummy Tuck or Tummy Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by India09 in atlanta,ga
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 2,301 times
Tags: abdomen, stretch marks, abs, flat, loose, skin

I am young but I have had three children and as a result I have extreme stretch marks. I am very slim with flat abs but i do have loose skin and stretch marks. Will a tummy tuck help?

4 answers to Can I Benefit from Mini Tummy Tuck or Tummy Tuck?

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Mini or full tummy tuck?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Congratulations on maintaining the figure that you have maintained having had 3 children! In order to achieve the best results possible you will be best served with a full tummy tuck procedure. There are different types of 'tummy tucks" they can be performed depending on the specific patient's needs and goals. In my opinion, for example,the mini tummy talk is an operation that... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Full versus mini tummy tuck

You clearly need a full muscle repair but that does not mean you need a full tummy tuck. That decision depends on how loose your sklin is. Meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the options. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Shape your body!

India09, you are to be congratulated for maintaining your body after three pregnancies.  I agree that you would benefit from repair of the splaying of the "six pack" muscles" (plication of the diastasis recti) from your rib to pelvis, in other words a full tummy tuck.  Choose a PS who has experience and interest in keeping the scars within the confines of your usual underwear or bathing suits.  Unlike heavier individuals, your results will be better... more
Lavinia Chong, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Regular tummy tuck

You need a full tummy tuck with muscle plication. Anything less will leave you with a poor result. Go for it.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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