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What Is My Best Option To Treat The Hanging Skin On My Stomach? (photo)

asked 6 months ago by AD1118 in Staten Island, NY
Latest answer by Eric Swanson MD
Question viewed 290 times
Tags: stretch marks, candidate, hanging, options

I definitely have gynecomastia, and as can be seen probably in the picture from the front angle. I am definitely getting surgery for this. Do you believe I need a full tummy tuck in order to fix the hang in my stomach? Is there any other way? I used to be heavy as you can probably tell. Also, would the tummy tuck get rid of some of the stretch marks on my stomach? If so, how? Sorry about the pictures, I did the best I could. I can try again if insufficient, let me know please. Thank you.

17 answers to What Is My Best Option To Treat The Hanging Skin On My Stomach? (photo)

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Tummy tuck usually preferable to a mini

Your skin is a little too loose for liposuction alone (although you could always have liposuction and return for a tummy tuck). A "limited" or "mini" tummy tuck sounds appealing, but the results are also limited and mini. I find it better to get the job done properly with a full tummy tuck. This way the skin tone is tightened maximally. Otherwise, with a mini, you will still have loose skin of the upper abdomen. The difference is that in a... more
Eric Swanson MD

Leawood Plastic Surgeon

www.swansoncenter.com

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Mini tummy tuck to reduce skin laxity below belly button

I would consider a more limited tummy tuck or the mini. This would address the main area of skin laxity. If you wanted some additional volume reduction, then consider adding liposuction to the mix or even consider Slim Lipo for further skin tightening in the areas that are not got going to be addressed by the mini-tummy tuck (e.g. flanks, or above the belly button). Good luck.
Young R. Cho, MD, PhD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck for excess skin

A limited tummy tuck would likely meet the goal you are trying to accomplish by removing only the excess skin at the lower part of your abdomen. This will address the stretch marks in the lower skin but not any that you have above your belly button. I hope this helps.
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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A mini tummy tuck looks like a better option

Congratulations on your weight loss! I am sure it was not easy! Unfortunately you are left with loose skin and the only way to address this problem is to remove it. It is hard to judge it based only on your pictures and without exam but I would probably recommend a mini tummy tuck - it offers lower position for the scar and no scvar around the belly button - much more comfortable for a man!
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Male tummy tuck

Your situation looks like you would obtain some worthwhile improvement with a mini tummy tuck as opposed to a full tummy tuck since most of your loose skin is below your umbilicus. This will avoid a scar around the belly button and the surgery should be shorter with an easier recovery. The cost might also be less compared to a full tummy tuck.
Ronald J. Edelson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Loose abdominal skin following weight loss

The only way to get rid of loose skin is excision. For you this could be either a full tummy tuck with repositioning of the belly button or possibly a mini with just excision of the extra skin. (Liposuction would probably make the overhanging skin worse.) You should have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the different options available to you and how they address your concerns and whether the gynecomastia and abdomen can be addressed during... more
Margaret Skiles, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Excess skin laxity will need to be removed

Hello, Congratulations on the weight loss. In general excess skin laxity can only be sufficiently corrected by removal. If you were a woman I would recommend a full tummy tuck, but I am more conservative with men. I think a more conservative procedure would suit you better. Look into a mini-tummy tuck to address the overhanging skin only. The incision should be kept very low well within your swim trunk borders. If you choose to get a full tummy tuck... more
Remus Repta, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
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Treatment for lax abdominal skin in male with weight loss

Because you have lax abdominal skin, you need a skin tightening procedure. Liposuction which just addresses fat will not correct your problem. What kind and the extent of the tummy tuck that you would benefit from could be determined by a physical examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. This procedure can easily and prudently be performed along with your planned gynecomastia procedure. Good lcuk!
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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To correct a lot of loose abdominal skin, you really need a full tummy tuck.

Hi. 1) That's what you need judging by your pictures. It should be fairly simple since it looks like you don't need significant muscle work (problem is just loose skin). I think anything less will leave you disappointed. 2) Tummy tuck should be done together with gynecomastia correction. see video
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Surgery for loose skin of the abdomen

You've done the difficult part which is losing the weight. As far as the gynecomastia you asked about, this condition involves the development of breast glandular tissue typically in the area under the areola, there may be a fatty component as well extending to the entire chest. This condition cannot be readily diagnosed through your photographs but in your case is likely secondary to your previous excess weight. Typically it may be addressed with liposuction and... more
Sean A. Simon, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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A tummy tuck will help

Both your chest issues and excess abdominal skin can be dealt with at the same time. You would need an in person consultation to know what is the appropriate surgery for your tummy.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck after male weight loss

Liposuction will not produce the result you are seeking. You have excess skin and some abdominal bulging from the photo. I would recommend an abdominoplasty and think you are an excellent candidate. Congratulations on the weight loss!!
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck vs Lipo

I think your loose skin will be best served by a skin removal probable. Sometimes , laser tightening can work, but you may want to discuss this. Laser lipo will heat the skin and may provide up to 20% tightenting. Ask your doctor! Dr Jeneby
Thomas T. Jeneby, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

www.beautybyjeneby.com

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Tummy Tuck Or Liposuction After Weight Loss In A Male

Dear AD1118, First congratulations on your weight loss. You have already succeeded where most others have failed. Unfortunately, your skin cannot adjust to the new you. Inside your skin, there are fibers that act like springs so that when your skin is stretched, it will snap back when released. When the skin is stretched beyond its limits, then these fibers rip and the skin will not be able to snap back. This is what has happened with your weight gain and... more
Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

www.stlcosmeticsurgery.com

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You will need a tummy tuck.

You have obviously done very well with your weight loss, but have been left with loose skin. A tummy tuck is the best option. It will address the loose skin, stretch marks and tighten the muscles. Lesser procedures will not be as effective. Good Luck!
Brian Klink, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

www.solanoplasticsurgery.com

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Tummy Tuck Candidate?

Thank you for the question and pictures. You should be congratulated on what you have achieved with weight loss. It would be in your best interest to be examined in person to give you good advice. Based on your pictures, however I think you will be displeased with the results of liposuction surgery alone. With this operation you will likely be left with irregular/loose skin. You are, on the other hand, an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery. This operation... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Tummy tuck is needed for this degree of loose skin.

Congratulations on your weight loss! You look great and appear to be at or near you ideal body weight. Darn that loose skin that used to house the larger you! Unfortunately, the laxity you presently have means that tummy tuck is the only option for you here. Do NOT let anyone sell you any kind of skin tightening or liposuction procedures--they will all FAIL in this situation! You require tummy tuck with probable rectus sheath plication and umbilical transposition ("standard"... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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