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Tummy Tuck
Plastic Surgery

What it is: a surgical procedure to correct the apron of excess skin hanging over your abdomen.

What it addresses:

- excess or sagging abdominal skin

- an abdomen that protrudes and is out of proportion to the rest of your body

- abdominal muscles that have been separated and weakened

- excess fatty tissue that is concentrated in your abdomen

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Help with excess skin after baby and weight loss?

I used to be a small size 10 before I gave birth. I've gone right up to a size 22 now. I'm an 18, nearly a 16, and have been focusing on losing weight, but it's depressing when I look down and see this huge mass of numb skin flapped right down like a apron. How do I get rid off this? I am a single parent on income support. This is seriously affecting me as I get upset and dont' like to go outside much because it just hangs there and it's depressing. Feeling it when I walk feels disgusting. Please help me—I'm only 25 years old. Please.

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Asked by: laura kernachan
uk glasgow

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September 28, 2008

A Panniculectomry Could Help!

Gregory A. Buford, MD
Gregory A. Buford, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Your excess skin is probably not going away with just diet and exercise but would probably respond to a panniculectomy.  This surgical procedure essentially removes this excess skin.  Going one step further, a formal tummy tuck would then not only remove this skin but also tighten loose muscle underneath.  This procedure would really be the gold standard. 

 

Good or bad, both of these procedures are generally deemed cosmetic and, as such, are rarely covered by insurance.  I would speak with a local Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your options and move forward accordingly. 

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Sharon from RealSelf
Sharon from RealSelf
9/26/08

Hi Laura,

Have you looked into options available on the NHS? (We have an ongoing thread about NHS tummy tucks here)

Looking forward to seeing what the professionals have to say too.

Good luck,
--Sharon (also in the UK)

lauea
lauea
9/26/08

thank you sharon
was wondering were do i go to apply for this procedure on tummy tuck thing
dnt know much about it x
do i just go to my doctor or is ther a emailling addresse i can apply to
thank you for your awnser x laura

Sharon from RealSelf
Sharon from RealSelf
9/26/08

Hi Laura,

The first step is to speak with your GP and get him/her on your side. They will refer you from there.

Cheers,
--Sharon

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