Can You Lift the Tummy Instead of Doing a Tuck?

Yes, you can have the skin pulled upwards instead of downwards, but the scar crosses from right to left across your breast bone. It might show with deeper neckline clothing.  The scar fights gravity instead of going with gravity which often makes a worse scar.  Its also harder to reach the lowest part of the muscles to sew them to flatten out the "poochy" area.

As for doing a breast augmentation at the same time, it is not necessarily the best idea to use the same incision to place an implant and do another procedure like a tummy tuck (infections from the tummy tuck could pass to the implants for example).

Best to see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and customize just the right procedure for you. Good luck!

A woman's body continues to change over time. There are several factors that can contribute to the "belly bulge." Pregnancy, flucutations in weight, and age all play a role. Externally, the skin continues to stretch and any excess fat may be noticeable. Internally, the muscles become more lax and are not as toned. The combination of lost muscle tone with loose skin results in the bulge.

If the bulge is confined to below the belly button and there is minimal to no muscle laxity, a mini tummy tuck may be all that is required. In women who have had previous pregnancies, the muscle is usually stretched and requires tightening. This internal corsett combined with skin tightening restores a woman's natural curves to achieve the coveted hour glass appearance.

Combination procedures such as tummy tuck with breast augmentation is very common. Assuming that you are healthy enough to undergo surgery, a combination procedure may be a good option. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your different options.