Mini Tummy Tuck or Laser Stretch Mark Removal?

asked 5 months ago by kamaya1021 in Charlotte, NC
Latest answer by Thomas Fiala, MD
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Tags: stretch marks, alternative

I am trying to find the most effective way to remove my stretch marks which are kind of bad, when I sit I seem to have some loose skin but if I stand it is not so bad. Also if I have laser surgery and wanted to get my stretchmarks removed on my legs stomach and butt would it all be the same price? Around what price would a mini tummy tuck be?

5 answers to Mini Tummy Tuck or Laser Stretch Mark Removal?

Stretch marks

Stretch marks are an unsolved problem. Laser treatments often make little improvement in them. A mini tummy tuck only would get rid of a few lower abdominal stretch marks, since it excises relatively little skin. In my opinion, both of these options are disappointing for stretch mark treatment. A standard or extended TT gets rid of a lot more stretch marks, since more skin is excised. This would be preferable, if you have enough skin laxity to do it. In your... more

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

Lasers do NOT correct stretch marks.

Stretch marks are scars within the deep dermis of the skin. They are caused by an excessive growth period in the skin in a short amount of time - pregnancy, weigh gain, even large pubertal growth phases. Unfortunately, creams or lasers cannot eliminate the appearance of stretch marks. The only way to eliminate stretch marks is to surgically remove that area of skin. You photos are pretty poor and impossible to give you any specific recommendations without an actual examination in person... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Mini tummy tyck or laser

I am not a big fan of mini tummy tucks because most patients require tightening of the muscles above and below the umbilicus and are usually also botherd by lose skin above the umbilicus. These are all best treated by a full tummy tuck. Laser will not remove the strethc marks.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mini Tummy Tuck or Laser?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, the quality of pictures are not such that I can give you good advice. I can tell you however the laser treatment will not be successful in the treatment of stretch marks. 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... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Laser vs. Surgery...they are not interchangeable

You may want to consider the limitations of the laser. First, lasers do not eliminate stretch marks. At most, the laser can decrease the width of the stretch marks. Second, the laser will have no effect on the lower abdominal fat. If you want to remove this and are happy with your upper abdomen, you should have a mini-abdominoplasty. It would be a shame if you spent your money on the laser and ended up having surgery anyway. If you are happy with your lower abdomen and only want minimal... more

Jacob Freiman, MD
Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon

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