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What Are Your Recommendations For Me For a Mommy Makeover? (photo)

asked 3 months ago by miss_kassi in red bluff, ca.
Latest answer by Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Question viewed 368 times
Tags: thighs, expectation, recommendation

I am looking to find a reliable affordable plastic surgeon to help me achieve my dream of tummy tuck surgery.... I am sure that i will need a tummy tuck and muscle repair (is that included in the surgery) and have been wondering if lipo on the inner thigh is enough or if a mini inner thigh lift will be REQUIRED (prefer to have least amount of surgery as possible) and full body contouring lipo with only a small amount of fat removed from most areas. below is what i am now

21 answers to What Are Your Recommendations For Me For a Mommy Makeover? (photo)

Mommy makeover requirements

It's hard to comment on anything except your stomach from your picture, but it appears as though you'll get a great result from a full tummy tuck.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck is just part of the picture.

Thanks for your photographs and for your question. From your picture it indeed seems that you're an excellent candidate for full tummy tuck with muscle tightening Provided your skin tone is good it looks like you could benefit from liposuction of the frontal flanks and possibly from the back side as well. Your plastic surgeon would have to have a sense of how would your skin tone is to tell you if this is appropriate for you. Frontal flank liposuction helps define the curve... more

Adam Tattelbaum, MD
Washington DC Plastic Surgeon

www.atcosmetics.com

What Are Your Recommendations For Me For a Mommy Makeover?

The repair of the muscles is included in the price of the tummy tuck, yes. I cannot see you inner thighs though to determine what might be possible there. I do think a full tummy tuck will be needed though, not a mini tummy tuck.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

Getting a tummy tuck is like getting your body before baby! Sometimes better--

You look like an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with some liposuction of your upper abdomen and hips. Yes, our fee does include tightening the muscles. As far as your breast go I would really have to see them to evaluate whether you would be fine with just a breast augmentation or will you need some kind of lift. The same goes with the liposuction verses mini medial thigh lift. I would need to see what needs to be done in that area. You do not want to do too much... more

William Aiello, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Mommy Makeover is Associate with Very High Rate of Patient Satisfaction

Hi there- You look like a great candidate for a tummy tuck (abdominopalsty), and generally speaking mommy makeover procedures are associated with extremely high rates of patient satisfaction (98% on RealSelf!). Without more information and a physical examination though, it would be impossible (and irresponsible) to say whether or not you are a good candidate for liposuction or a breast procedure. I would caution you about liposuction of the lower extremities at the same time as a... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Tummy tuck

From your picture it appears that you would certainly benefit from a tummy tuck. Whether or not liposuction alone will address your inner thighs is impossible to say without pictures and an exam. It will depend on how much fat you have there and the quality of your skin. Best regards, Sanjiv Kayastha, MD

Sanjiv Kayastha, MD
Albany Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover suggestions

Mommy makeover suggestions: you will do great with abdominoplasty this includes muscle tightening lipo of abdomen, waist , and flanks will enhance your results can t see your thighs

Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Abdominoplasty after pregnancy

The major issues keeping you from having a perfect result with an abdominoplasty are 1) a little excess fat in the upper abdomen and 2) the location and quality of your stretch marks. If you feel there is a little weight to loose before surgery, I would recommend it. If you feel you are at a good weight for your body, no problem. The stretch marks above the belly button will be lowered but still present after surgery. It does not look like you have much excess... more

York Jay Yates, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

www.yorkyates.com

Mommy makeover recommendations.

Your photo shows you should be a good candidate for TT surgery and likely you would benefit from some liposuction of your flanks to maximize the contouring of your waist. If your abdominal muscles are found to be separated at the time of surgery, they are repaired as part of the tummy tuck. How long your incision would be could only be determined by a physical exam. There is no photo of your thighs so it's impossible to comment. Best to see a board certified... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck?

You have a lot of extra skin which looks like it might extend over to your sides. You might get the best result from a circumferential tummy tuck. Although the scar is longer it is much more powerful to reshape your whole waist. Can't comment on the thigh lift since the photos don't show them. Go get some consultations and good luck.

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Candidate?

Thank you for the question and picture. Based on the picture you have provided I think you are an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery. This is assuming, of course, that you have achieved a long-term stable weight and have completed having pregnancies. The tummy tuck procedure will 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... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Mommy Makeover Evaluation

Based on your photograph, I am unable to assess your inner thighs or areas other than your abdomen. Based on your abdominal photo, you would be an excellent candidate for full tummy tuck with muscle plication and flank liposuction. This should give you a wonderful result. In regards to the rest of your questions, I would recommend consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to assess your problems areas and discuss treatment options. more

Paul S. Gill, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover - abdominoplasty

Your posted photo shows a marked amount of excess abdominal skin, some muscle laxity but not so much extra fat. A full tummy tuck will rectify that. There is no way to know what would be best for the thighs as you did not include a photo of them. If the skin excision pattern of the tummy tuck is widened at the outer corners it will tighten the thigh skin as well. This may address your thigh issue with or without liposuction of the thigh area. Due ot the limitiations of this online format you... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

What Are Your Recommendations For Me For a Mommy Makeover? (photo)

Yes a full tummy tuck with muscle repair is indicated. As for the liposuction of the inner thighs NO PHOTO!. Best to be seen in person by a boarded PS in your area.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck and mommy makeover

It is difficult to make any comments based on your photo. However, it does appear that you would benefit from a tummy tuck. 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

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Tummy tuck with muscle repair is a great start for the mommy makeover

Thank you for your question and the photo. I think that you will see an amazing difference in your abdomen if you choose to do a tummy tuck. The tummy tuck will not only remove the skin, stretch marks, and fat from your lower belly, but it will tighten the muscles and tighten the skin in the upper portion of your abdomen as well. To discuss thigh lift versus liposuction (you don't include photos), see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete... more

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

Mommy makeover, thighlift considerations

Given the amount of stretch marks and loose skin, you would be best off with a full tummy tuck. A large amount of skin and fat could be removed. We can't really assess your medial thighs without a picture; generally if the skin is tight, lipo alone will suffice; if the skin is loose or would become loose with the desired fat removal, some type of medial thighlift would be necessary.

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

What mommy makeover surgery?

From your photo, it looks like you need at least a full tummy tuck, likely with some liposuction as well.

Arnold S. Breitbart, MD
Long Island Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover abdominal contouring

From the photograph it appears you would benefit from skin and muscle tightening that comprise a tummy tuck. Your thighs are not in the photo. One thing we see with tummy tuck is not only an improvement in abdominal contour but also improvement in position and shape of the mons pubis and inner thigh - they are all connected with the abdomen. When the surgeon you see simulates a tummy tuck by pulling up on the skin then you can get an idea of its impact on the thigh, which might be... more

Michele A. Shermak, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drshermak.com

How to choose a mommy makeover surgeon

The mommy makeover is a significant operation despite the innocent sounding name. It usually includes an abdominoplastyu (tummy tuck) and breast procedure (lift and/or implants), with liposuction in some cases. A good place to start is plasticsurgery.org, which has a referral page for board-certified plastic surgeons. It is usually a good idea to see more than one.

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

baxterplasticsurgery.com

Mommy makeover

From the picture posted, It seems that a full abdominoplasty is needed. Muscle repair is part of the abdominoplasty. As for liposuction of other areas, we can not comment on that because the picture does not show those areas to evaluate. It is very advisable that you consult a Board certified Plastic Surgeon (American Board of Plastic Surgery). for a full examnination and discussion of your specific situation and desires.