Mommy Makeover: Q&A
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Hello, I am 29 5'3 129 lbs. Very athletic. I have had 3 boys (big babies) 2 of which were C-section. I am interested in a Full Tummy Tuck (mini would not work on my belly), and a breast augmentation with saline implants. However I had a few concerns. 1.) Can I get this done (well) for 11,000 or less? 2.) How low can the placement of the scar for the TT be place. I love low cut panties and bathing suits. Thanks for all you comments. :)
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ColelyOly
in Puyallup, WA
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Lowest scar with tummy tuck or mommy makeover
The location of the incision depends on what operation is being done.
For a full tummy tuck, the upper incision is someplace above the belly button. Therefore the final incision will be an average of what you can take out, or the C-section and the umbilicus.
There are modified full tummy tucks as well, which are lower, shorter, do't do as much, and leave a vertical incision, which many women prefer.
The concept that you get to choose where your final incision is,...
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Low placement of tummy tuck scar with mommy makeover
I agree that the lower the better with tummy tuck scars. There are several factors that determine how low it can go, however, so it isn't simply a matter of preference. Ordinarily, all of the skin between the pubic area and the belly button is removed, in a football-shaped pattern. The belly button stays where it is, and the skin of the upper abdomen is undermined so that it can be stretched all the way down to cover where skin was removed. If the upper abdominal skin can't stretch...
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Breast surgery and abdominoplasty - mommy makeover
It sounds and looks like you are a good candidate for the procedures you requested. You need to pick the safest surgeons who you feel most comfortable with rather than looking for someone who meets your price. Plastic surgery should not be priced like priceline because of safety and final result concerns. If you do not have the necessary funds to do it all at once their is no harm in staging the procedure, financing the full surgery or waiting till you have saved up for surgery.
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover considerations
You actually have a very favorable body morphology for a low placed scar and the resulting scar should be placed just 3-4 centimeters above the clitoral hood. This way the entire scar can be concealed in the smallest panties you want to wear. as far as price point it bepends on what needs to be done on your breasts but I would STRONGLY recomend subfascial placement of silicone gel implants for a beautiful and lasting augmentation. Doing everything at the same time most...
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How low can a tummy tuck scar be located
The scar for a tummy tuck can be placed quite low, to accommodate certain styles of low-rise pants and undergarments. Generally speaking, it can be as low as about 7-8 cm above the vaginal area. I usually have patients wear underwear or swimwear the day of surgery. I then mark the outline of the garment then place the incision within the boundary of the garment- this helps ensure the scar will be well concealed.
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Dr.Bruno
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Scar wars
Colely-Oly: Your height, weight and photos suggest that you would be a good candidate for a full tummy tuck. As you correctly observe, the position of the tummy tuck scar has followed fashion "low riders". I generally ask patients to bring their preferred lingerie or bikini bottoms on the day of surgery so they can demonstrate their "no go zone". Occasionally, string bikinis aren't going to cover the scars adequately, however the vast majority of...
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Questions regarding tummy tuck and breast enlargement
Your photos indicate that you could definitely benefit from a tummy tuck. The main incision for this is usually and ideally placed below your C-section scar which allows it to be fairly well hidden in most clothes. There will always be a scar at the site of your belly button.
You indicated that you wanted a breast augmentation to be performed concurrently. However, if you have some drooping, you may also require some form of a lift in addition to the enlargement. Though saline implants...
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Mommy makeover costs and scar considerations
You appear to be an excellent candidate for this combination of procedures. I tend to keep tummy tuck scars very low on the pelvis because I think this design creates some thigh tightening. These scars are generally a little lower than the position of a typical C section scar.
I think saline implants are a good choice for a lot of women. This combination of procedures is safe and reasonable to do under the care of a board certified plastic surgeon.
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Tummy tuck
You are ideal candidate for an abdominoplasty. As for the position of the scar and how low, will depend on the laxity of skin in the upper abdomen. Your Belly button is a little high, and that also dictates how low the scar will be. Consult a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON, and discuss all these issues with the plastic surgeon. Take your swimm suite with you and see if the scar can be put as low as you want.
As for the price, Choose the plastic surgeon first, then discuss the price. You...
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Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Placement of a tummy tuck scar should always be low
Aesthetically I believe there is no excuse for a high tummy tuck scar. It is true that in some women, and you may be one, that it means not all the skin between your pubic area and belly button can be removed. When the skin around your belly button is then freed up, you will have a vertical scar on your lower abdomen where that skin (which used to be around your belly button) is now closed. A hole is created in the skin which has been pulled down from above to...
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