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Is a Tummy Tuck the Only Option? (photo)
I am a 21 year old mother of two girls. I had My daughters back to back so one is 2 and the other is 6 months. I used to have a great body. Now my tummy has stretchmarks and loose skin. By looking at my pictures, is the only successful fix a tummy tuck, or would I be able to benefit from lipo. (I am scared of the TT surgery.)
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MissLiss32
in Minnesota
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Is a Tummy Tuck the Only Option?
You can find any number of "cosmetic spas" that will offer you liposuction with ultrasound and lasers and vasers and other types of devices in order to give you the tight youthful skin you had before pregnancy. They simply do not work so I hope you don't waste your finances on them. A full abdominoplasty will give you the best of the results available.
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Is a Tummy Tuck the Only Option
Liposuction works for excess fat, not for loose skin, and that is the main issue here. Lipo would probably make the overhang worse and would accentuate the loose skin by removing some of its structural support.
A tummy tuck is the right procedure, and should give you a nice result. When you are ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in your area. You should consider cross referencing the listings from the The American Society of Plastic Surgeons...
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Tummy tuck or lipo
You are an absolutely greasy candidate for a full tummy tuck, not lipo. Even though there is a long scar, it can easily be designed so you can wear a bikini again with your new rockin' bod! Tummy tuck is not the only option, but is definitely the best.
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Is a Tummy Tuck the Only Option?
It's not the only option but it is certainly the best option as far as is possible to tell from pictures. Liposuction removes extra fat not skin so would not only not address your problem but would probably make it worse. Good luck to you. I would expect a tummy tuck to give you a very nice result.
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Tummy Tuck and Thermage
People who have especially slack skin in their midsection need more than what liposuction alone can offer. Typical candidates for a full tummy tuck are women with drooping abdomens after pregnancy, women and men who've lost a great deal of weight, menopausal women, or older people with loose skin due to age. In the tummy tuck, the skin from the rib cage down to the pelvic area is tightened, and the navel is moved up and secured in a new positon.
A mini-tummy tuck is especially...
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A Tummy Tuck is the Best Option
Dear MissLiss,
Thank you for sending in photos, they are very helpful. I agree with my colleagues that a tummy tuck is the best option for you. Liposuction and the various "non-invasive" procedures will not tighten your loose skin and in some cases(liposuction) may make things worse.Your concerns are genuine, but rest assured, this will give you the best result. Please seek a consultation with an experienced BC plastic surgeon in the Minneapolis area, myself...
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Tummy tuck will remove your stretch marks
Based on your photos a tummy tuck would give you the best outcome and remove your excess skin and stretch marks. Liposuction of your abdomen will not give you a good result and can create an irregular contour. Be cautious if someone attempts to convince you of doing liposuction just because that's the procedure you want to hear them say. Consult with a few board certified plastic surgeons before making your decision.
Best wishes,
Dr.Bruno
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Is a Tummy Tuck the Only Option?
Any type of liposuction WILL NOT address the excess skin and stretch marks. Yes, a full TT would be best option.
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Tummy Tuck the Only Option
If I were going to advise you I would do a short scar tummy tuck that only extends over the area of laxity. This will save you about half the scar of the traditional scar. You can also have liposuction of your flanks to tighten your waist. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tucks and liposuction procedures each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Best Abdominal Contouring Procedure
From what I can see, you would best benefit from a tummy tuck. Your skin looks like it is lacking elasticity, you appear to have a C-section scar that is adherent with skin/fat falling over it, and it appears that the abdominal strength layer is weakened.
On the other hand, 6 months from delivery is not that long, and you should try to get into your best shape possible before any surgery.
Remember that cosmetic surgery is elective, and you may also choose to not have...
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Lipo v tummy tuck
You definitely have all the indications for a tummy tuck and liposuction alone will not produce an aesthetically pleasing result. It is a bigger procedure but do not let fear lead you to an inappropriate operation. Tummy tuck surgery by a board certified plastic surgeon who performs it routinely is much less intimidating than you imagine and will give you a very good result.
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To tummy tuck or not tummy tuck
Dear MissLiss32,
Your question is one I hear every day from patients wanting a quick fix. If I were you, I would not fear the tummy tuck as much as spending a lot of money on something else which wouldn't give me nearly the result that the tummy tuck would. The presence of stretch marks is evidence that your skin does not have good elasticity and will not shrink well after liposuction. Liposuction does not get rid of loose skin. We in plastic surgery have seen all...
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Tummy Tuck the Only Option?
Based on your pictures, a tummy tuck is the best option if you desire the best result. Other options may give some or little improvement and you may feel frustrated. You may want to discuss this with a Board Certified plastic surgeon.
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You "need" an abdominoplasty
Based on your photos an abdominoplasty would likely give you the best results. You have a lot of skin laxity. Don't cheat yourself with something lesser.
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Tummy Tuck is Only Option For Loose Abdominal Skin
Unfortunately what you fear the most is exactly what you need... a tummy tuck. Your main problem is loose skin which liposuction can not improve with the amount that you have.
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Is a Tummy Tuck the Only Option?
This is a great question and thank you for the helpful photos. Without a doubt the best surgical option for you is a tummy tuck with additional liposuction for better contouring around the hips and thighs. I know you are worried about the tummy tuck surgery, but liposuction alone will leave you with hanging loose skin that you will hate. In order to make your surgery less scary, choose a surgeon who makes you comfortable, explains the procedure well, uses professional anesthesiologists...
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Liposuction And Tummy Tuck For Abdominal Contouring
Liposuction is the permanent removal of undesired fat deposits using a cannula with a vacuum to aspirate the fat. It can be an excellent procedure to remove unwanted fat deposits and improve any body contour. Liposuction is ideally used to treat excess fat in patients who do not have excess skin, so that the post-operative contour is improved. The best candidates have a normal weight with isolated fatty areas and reasonable skin quality and elasticity. If the skin quality is good and...
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Is a Tummy Tuck the Only Option?
No, it is not, first you have only 6 month after delivering, you need more time, use this time to begin a diet, and to training. Six month later, your body will be different,
and may be have a solution with a lipoplasty.
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No, no es la unica solucion, primero usted tiene solo 6 meses despues del parto, usted necesita mas tiempo, use ese tiempo, para hacer dieta, y entrenar, despues de ese tiempo, su cuerpo sera...
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