Enough Skin for a Tummy Tuck? What Do About This Skin and Stretch Marks (photo)

I am a 5'3, 35 year old, half-Asian woman who gained lots of weight during pregnancy (50 lbs). I managed to lose it + 10 pounds by working out and changing my diet (now 114 lbs). Overall, I'm happy with my body but I don't think I can do anything about loose skin and stretch marks on my abdomen. They aren't too bad and are mostly on my lower abdomen (some a bit above the belly button). Is there enough skin there for a full TT or will my belly button looked too "pulled down"? Suggestions?

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age 35-44 stretch marks Asian 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in 110-129 lbs candidate

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Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

Based on your photos, I would not recommend a full tummy tuck. It appears that you have some loose skin below the level of the belly button which can be addressed with a mini-tummy tuck. But the overall appearance of your abdomen looks quite good, despite some mild skin laxity and stretch marks. If you are considering having more children in the future, I recommend waiting before undergoing any abdominal contouring surgery. Hope this helps! Thanks for your question and photos. Best of Luck! more

Not enough excess skin

I would not recommend any surgery. You’ve done a great job of getting yourself back into shape after childbirth!

George John Alexander, MD

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Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Enough Skin for a Tummy Tuck?

I would not recommend any surgery. The first photo shows, other than stretch marks what would make an excellent after photo. If you had a TT, and everything worked out well, your abdomen would look the same, you might not be able to pinch as much skin together, and you would have a large incision in the lower abdomen. It would not be possible to remove all the stretch marks, and the remaining ones would not likely look much different that all of them do now. Unfortunately, there are no... more

Enough Skin for a Tummy Tuck? What Do About This Skin and Stretch Marks

Based upon the posted photos YOU DO NOT NEED A TT. But better to obtain in person evaluations from boarded PSs in your city.

Abdominoplasty

After looking at your photos, your abdomen seems to be in pretty good shape, and I don't think you need an abdominoplasty. If the majority of your loose skin is below the umbilicus, you may be a candidate for a mini tuck. The surgeon who evaluates you will be able to recommend the best option. Thanks for sharing, and good luck.

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Mayathuyvan 26 Apr 2013

Hi there, I haven't yet consulted a PS here in Quebec, because I really don't know who to turn to. I've read a bunch of horror stories about local PS and now I'm wondering if I shouldn't just focus on improving the skin in the area (microneedling maybe?) and maybe a teensy bit of lipo on the flanks/hips/thighs.

momofboysx3 25 Apr 2013

Did you get a PS consult? I ask b/c you look a lot like me... stomach wise, after kids and I am not sure what to do either! I have had 3 PS consults and 3 different opinions..... 1 said don't do anything, the 2nd said maybe a mini TT and then the third said possibly a modified TT. Ugh!!

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