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Do I Still Need a Full Tummy Tuck for Excess Skin if my Muscle Are Not Stretched?

asked 1 year ago by 3395anon in wv
Latest answer by Steven L. Ringler, MD
Question viewed 233 times
Tags: avelar, candidate, loose skin

My problem is adipo I would like to have sucked out and loose skin in the lower stomach area. My adomonial wall is quite structual. I went to a MD and he recommended the avelar procedure. From my understanding this is just a mini tummy tuck right? Would the avelar procedure be enough to correct lower stomach excess skin? Also I do have stretch marks which suggests dermal damage so I fear irregularites. So would a full tummy tuck be better if irregularites was a concern? Thanks

8 answers to Do I Still Need a Full Tummy Tuck for Excess Skin if my Muscle Are Not Stretched?

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Avelar Tummy Tuck may be excellent option

I have found, in some patients, that using the Avelar technique for a mini abdominoplasty (which involves thorough liposuction combined with skin removal only) that the results can be excellent without the downtime of a full tummy-tuck and eliminates the need for a drain following surgery. There is less swelling and less chance for a seroma (fluid collection under the skin following surgery) because the lymphatics are preserved. A mini tummy-tuck can be a great option for the... more
Steven L. Ringler, MD

Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon
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Removing excess skin with tummy tuck surgery

A mini tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure that can create a more contoured abdomen, a tight waist and a beautiful figure. In our Miami practice, we feel that as no two patients are the same so should every tummy tuck be unique. During the initial consult, was a great deal of time talking to the patient to understand their concerns, learn their aesthetic goals, and do a thorough physical evaluation to see what areas of the abdominal wall we may improve with body contouring.... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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Mini Tummy Tuck for loose LOWER abdominal skin and muscle

The Avelar is essentially a mini tummy tuck and corrects only mild LOWER abdominal skin excess and muscle laxity. If you have loose skin abve the umbilicus particularly when you flex you may be dissatisfied with the results
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Mini Tummy Tuck

See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a consult, and you may need the full TT if they feel it would improve your outcome.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Mini or full tummy tuck?

Be careful- unless the correct diagnosis and treatment plan is designed you may be dissatisfied with the end results of your surgery. In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present consultation. For example, the area of skin excised is quite small. The... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck options

Without an exam it is difficult to say what would benefit you, but if you have loose skin above and below the umbilicus( bell button) you may be better off with a full tummy tuck.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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A Full Tummy Tuck for Excess Skin if my Muscle Are Not Stretched

You did not post any photos so very hard to answer your questions. Seek additional in person opinions from boarded surgeons in your area. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Pictures help determine what your abdomin needs.

It is hard to determine what you need without information . With stretch marks I would think you  have a fair amount of excess skin and that a full abdominoplasty would be more suitable. Either can result in irregularities. You need to be evaluated by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
Walter D. Gracia, MD

Arlington Plastic Surgeon

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