I am 23 and have two sons. I want to feel confident in my own skin and would love to be able to wear a 2 piece bathing suit once again. I have stretch marks and some loose skin by the bellybutton. I am 5'6" and weigh 125 pounds. Since I am fairly thin, will the healing process be easier than that of an individual that is overweight? When would I be able to get in a pool? I don't plan on more kids, but unplanned pregnancies are common, would a pregnancy down the road ruin the tummy tuck?
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A short scar tummy tuck will remove
loose skin and tighten the muscles to produce a nice, flat, tight
abdomen. Liposuction to the flanks and back is usually a good addition, but you may be thin enough to avoid this.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy...
Dear jlaird,If I am interpreting your photo correctly your scar is in the middle of your abdomen, extending from your bellybutton up towards your ribs. This sort of scar will not preclude you from having an abdominoplasty and the scar can be improved during the procedure, however it cannot be...