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Am I a Candidate for Tummy Tuck After a C-Section? (photo)

I'm a 32 years old with two children. I had a c-section 11 years ago and a Vbac 1 year ago. I'm seriously considering getting a tummy tuck in a few months. Do I need a muscle repair and I'm a good candidate for a full tummy tuck? Would a tummy tuck get rid of most of the stretch marks?

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24 Doctor Answers | Asked by Kimshells in Milwaukee, WI

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Tummy tuck with muscle repair.

Thank you for your question and the photos. Yes, yes, and yes to your three questions. For those who qualify for tummy tuck, muscle tightening is usually indicated after having children and the skin excision removes many of the stretch marks. To be sure you qualify to have the procedure done, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps. more

Should I have tummy tuck? (photo)

Thanx for post with pix. YES, you will be happy after tummy tuck, provided the procedure is carefully planned and skillfully executed. Goals of the procedure: Narrow your waste, flatten your belly, remove excess hanging skin and as many striae (stretch marks) as possible, contour the abdominal surface so you look fit, and hide the scar by positioning it properly and keeping it as short and narrow as possible.

Candidates for tummy tuck

The best candidates for abdominoplasty (tummy Tuck) are young healthy individuals, such as yourself, who have had one or more pregnancies and have loose abdominal wall skin and muscle laxity. Although an exam would be necessary to determine the condition of your abdominal wall muscles, it has been my experience that most women who have had multiple pregnancies have some degree of abdominal wall laxity. Tummy tucks do get rid of most of the stretch marks on the lower abdomen... more

Tummy Tuck to Repair Muscles

Judging by your photos I think you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck. I try to have may patients at or near their ideal body weight prior to surgery. The operation will remove the excess skin which usually contains most of the stretch marks. The second part of the procedure tightens the abdominal muscles to leave your abdomen flatter and I almost always use some liposuction to contour the upper abdomen and hips. Consult with at least two or maybe three plastic... more

Ralph R. Garramone, MD

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Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Candidate?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I think you should do very well with a full tummy tuck procedure. Ideally, it would be done at a time when you have reached your long term stable weight (if you are not there already). The tummy tuck procedure would serve to remove the excess skin and adipose tissue from slightly above the belly button down to the pubic bone. Muscle plication (repair) is usually helpful for patients who have had children and/or weight gain/loss... more

Tummy Tuck Candidate

Yes, based on your picture, you look like a good candidate for tummy tuck / abdominoplasty. However, you would need to be seen and evaluated in person to determine for sure. In the tummy tuck procedure your muscle will be tightened underneath your skin. Your skin would then be tightened and much of your loose skin and stretch marks will be removed. Good Luck.

Candidate for Tummy Tuck

Although an examinaton would be required to make any recommendations, a tummy tuck may be an option for you with additional liposuction of your waist. A tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure. A tummy tuck can be an effective tool for shaping and sculpting the body for better body appearance and improved self esteem. Sometimes no amount of diet and exercise can create a flat tummy. Tummy tuck plastic surgery actually tightens abdominal... more

Tummy tuck candidate?

In my opinion, there is no question you will benefit greatly from abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery. There are three components to my tummy tucks: I tighten the muscles, remove the excess skin and do a modest amount of liposuction on the waist and upper abdomen. Good luck and make sure you always use a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

You are a good candidate for a TT

Your photos show you should be an excellent candidate for a full tummy tuck especially if you have reached your ideal body weight and are not a smoker. The procedure would tighten the loose fascia and muscles of your abdomen and help flatten it. Also, the excess and hanging skin and likely the majority of stretch marks and your C-section scar would be removed. Consider the possibility of some liposuction around your flanks to refine your waistline. This would result... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

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Boston Plastic Surgeon

Best Candidate for a Tummy Tuck

A Full Tummy Tuck can truly restore your body to your pre-baby shape. It will remove all excess hanging skin, including much of the stretch marks, flatten the tummy, narrow the waist getting an hourglass figure as well as lftng a sagging mons pubis and thighs. The operation produces great, long lasting results in healthy women with stable weight who ompleted their families. Your spear to be a great candidate for the procedure.

Should I have a Tummy Tuck?

Yes, you are a candidate for a full tummy tuck. Thank you for including photographs with your questions. My two questions for you are 1. Are you finished having children? 2. Is your weight stable? The photographs seem to indicate a stable weight and I imagine you are not planning a future pregnancy anytime soon, as it is not the best idea to go through surgery only to need to have to repeat it. Pregnancy stretches your muscles and skin. All pregnant women... more

Candidates for Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy

In 2010 there were 144,929 abdominoplasty operations performed, according to the Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank Statistics compiled by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. An abdominoplasty is a contouring operation, not a weight loss procedure, so patients experience the best result when they have achieved a stable weight, and that weight is near their ideal body weight. Obtaining a weight close to ideal body weight thins the external tissues, making them easier to... more

What can a tummy tuck do and who is a candidate?

Hello, Yes, you appear to be a very good candidate for a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck is designed to accomplish three main things: 1) Remove excess skin. In doing so some or all of the stretch marks are removed and the excess laxity is tightened. Doing so also allows the belly button to be rejuvenated 2) Tighten the abdominal wall. The connective tissue that envelops the abdominal muscles is tightened and the shape of the abdomen especially on side profile is... more

Abdominoplasty and C-Section

Your pictures are not the best but it appears that you have enough excess skin to get improvement with an abdominoplasty. The procedure usually involves tightening of the muscles and removes skin and stretch marks below the belly button. I would have you wait at least 3 months. Dr. ES

Tummy Tuck after Pregnancy

Tummy Tucks are a great way to get rid of the extra skin between the belly button and the c-section scar after pregnancy. Usually the pregnancy has also stretched the space between the rectus muscles so that needs to be tightened as well. Diet and exercise can reduce the thickness of the fat layer, but will not help with the extra skin or the separation of the muscles.

A good candidate for tummy tuck

Hi, thanks for sharing your photos. Given your photos and history, you are a good candidate for tummy tuck. Tummy tuck is a great procedure for women who have excess skin/fat and muscle separation (diastasis recti). I find that most women who have had children are good candidates for tummy tuck. Please visit with a board-certified plastic surgeon; she/he will examine you and be able to tell you for certain whether you will be a good candidate for tummy tuck and... more

Candidate

From your photo it appears you would benefit from a tummytuck. The stretch marks between your belly button and c-section scar would be removed and a PS will most likely recommend muscle tightening.

Michael Hueneke, MD

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Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck candidate - yes

You would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck because you are excess laxity of the skin in the lower abdomen. Chances are you would also benefit from muscle re-approximation. Regarding stretch marks, it depends on how high they go up. It is hard to see the stretch marks from the photos, but they do appear to go above your belly button. You may get a fair amount of them, but don't be surprised if some remains behind. Good luck.

Good Candidate For A Tummy Tuck

You are an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck. You do need a muscle repair and all of the stretch marks that lie in the excision site between the belly button and the pubis will be removed. The lower end of your c-section scar would be incorporated into the tummy tuck design.

Can I have a tummy tuck after c-section? (photos)

You are an excellent candidate for a full tummy tuck with muscle plication. A tummy tuck will remove the excess skin, stretch marks below the umbilicus, tighten the loose abdominal muscles, and make the umbilicus more aesthetically pleasing. I often add liposuction to the procedure to provide an even better abdominal contour.

Tummy tuck candidate after C-section

With the skin excess and folding over after your C-section your certainly are a candidate for a tummy tuck. Some further weight loss might help improve your result. Tummy tuck can remove the stretch marks from the belly button and below. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Tummy tuck after C-section

You are a very good candidate for a full abdominoplasty with muscle plication which would remove the redundant skin (and stretch marks) below the umbilicus. Since your last child was born a year ago, it's a good idea to research your options now but, if you plan to lose any more weight, to do so prior to surgery.

Tummy tuck after C-section?

Yes, you would get a great result. You have both extra skin and what looks to be very relaxed muscles. Neither of these will get much better without surgery. It's hard to see the stretch marks on the photos but you should expect that all of the stretch marks below you belly button will be gone. Good luck.

Tummy tuck candidate

It does look like you could have a tummy tuck but this needs to be confirmed by an in person exam with a qualified plastic surgeon. Your health needs to be considered, smoking statue and you look like some preop weight loss might also be in order for the best result.