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Will a Full Tummy Tuck Give Me Results Even if I Dont Have a Lot of Fat or Loose Skin

asked 1 year ago by justice222 in nyc
Latest answer by Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Question viewed 401 times
Tags: age 18-24, female

I have been wanting a tummy tuck for the last 2 years and just want some opinions as my schedule is very packed I would like to know if it is even worth me going to a consultation. If there are any Doctors in NYC i would appreciate if you can offer a ballpark figure, thank you. I am an MA at columbia university any columbia Plastic surgeons would be great, but I just really want this since I am 24 and i feel like my stomach has taken away my youth.

15 answers to Will a Full Tummy Tuck Give Me Results Even if I Dont Have a Lot of Fat or Loose Skin

Good Candidate for Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty

You will have considerable improvement in your abdominal contour, waistline, and flanks after a full abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. A great amount of the stretch marks will be removed and the lower abdominal bulge will disappear. I always include liposuction of the flanks as part of an abdominoplasty. From El Paso, Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Frank Agullo, MD
El Paso Plastic Surgeon

www.elpasoplasticsurgery.com

Columbia PS

Don't know any in your area but simply find people that participate on this forum and you'll likely find some PS that are reasonably priced.

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.DoctorMeade.com

Which patients need a full tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure to contour the abdomen, create a tight waist, and remove extra skin, fat, and stretch marks. In our practice, we feel that as every patient is unique, so is every tummy tuck. At the initial consultation, we spent a great deal of time talking to the patient to understand what their concerns are, to learn of their aesthetic goals, and to evaluate their abdomen and tissues. In this manner we are able to construct a surgical plan that will... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

Do I need a tummy tuck?

If you are finished with having children, and have given diet and exercise a good try, then yes, a tummy tuck might be helpful for you, perhaps together with a little liposuction of the waist / flank area. I would need to examine your abdomen in person to check the amount of skin laxity and muscle separation you have, to know for sure, as there are a couple of different options available. Best to see a well-qualified PS for a consultation. Good luck!... more

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck

I think more a history needs to be provided, but with the stretch marks and slightly protuberant abdomen you may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. I am a NYC plastic surgeon and the surgeon's fees in NYC probably range between $7,000-$15,000. Good luck!

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Full tummy tuck

Based on your pictures, a full tummy tuck would help with the stretch marks and abdominal bulge. A little liposuction on the sides could help also.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Correct tummy without a tummy tuck

The stretch marks seem to indicate that you do have some skin laxity and excess that will not likely respond well to lasers or minimally invasive techniques. Furthermore the separated muscles must be approximated with surgical technique. You could consider Pilates core strengthening exercises but this will only likely result in minor improvements.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Candidate

You are a good candidate for tummy tuck, but make sure that you are done having children. You have muscle laxity and some loose skin and fat. I think that you would have a fabulous result with muscle plication and a full tummy tuck. As an MA, you would need at least 2 weeks off from work, preferably 3-4. I would consult with 3 board certified plastic surgeons to learn more about the procedure and find the right surgeon for you. Then plan ahead,... more

Paul S. Gill, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Laser Liposuction versus a Tummy Tuck

You have sent great pictures. It appears that you have some laxity of the abdominal wall as well as some fat. True, a tummy tuck may offier you the tightest/flattest abdomen....but this may not be the best option for you. You will need significant recovery and time off from work. You are also very young and may have children int he future. I recommend avoiding a tummy tuck in your situation. Instead, you may find great improvement with a laser liposuction (smart lIpo is just a specific brand more

Matthew Schulman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

TUMMY TUCK FOR ME?

Although you send great pix, in my opinion, physical exam in person is the best way to predict whether or not a full tummy tuck is indicated. Examination allows a surgeon to feel the amount of abdominal wall redundancy post partum, feel the amount of excess redundant skin, feel and see skin elasticity, and to anticipate size and location of expected scar, examine striae (stretch mark) location, examine for hernias, surgical scars, thickness of abdominal fat, and other features... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

Tummy Tuck VS Liposuction: Now Vs After Completing Your Family

The majority of my colleagues suggested your best option for a flattummy is a Full Tummy Tuck. I agree with them IF you have completed your family. If you plan on having more children, VASER Liposuction may be a better option since it would remove much of the excess fat under the skin. The resulting loose skin from Liposuction may be acceptable to you OR would be nicely addressed when you have a REAL tummy flattening - waist narrowing operation - a Full Tummy Tuck. As regards, the... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction will work.

Hi! I have two degrees from Columbia. Hard to be absolutely sure just by looking at pictures, but I think you do not need abdominoplasty. It looks like you have localized fat, and well done tumescent liposuction should give you major improvement, with quick recovery and no scar. Total cost is $6000, including accredited office operating room and recovery room, and board certified anesthesiologist. see video

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Will a Full Tummy Tuck Give Me Results Even if I Dont Have a Lot of Fat or Loose Skin

Thanks for the photos. But you really need to see a NYC PS. There are many, many to chose from. My recommendation might be a mini tummy tuck with Smart Lipo Triplex on hips, back, upper abdomen. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Option

If you are done having children, then you may consider a tummy tuck for your abdominal contouring. 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 muscles and removes excess fat and skin from the stomach... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Candidate for a tummy tuck

Assuming you are done having children, the photos show that you could do a tummy tuck. It will damage part of your tattoos and will not take off all the stretch marks. But it will give you a nice flat abdomen.