How Much of my Stretch Marks Will Be Removed with a Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I'm skinny, with some extra skin from 2 pregnancy. The extra skin does not bother me as much as all the stretch marks. I have them mostly on my hips, and some under my belly button. The stretch marks on my hips are the most noticeable, so I would love to get rid of those at least. I'm 5'4 and 110 pounds, under 25 years old. I was hoping to get rid of most stretch marks and extra skin with a tummy tuck but would like to get some advice first.

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A tummy tuck will eliminate some stretch marks below the belly button

Although there isn’t a specific procedure for stretch mark removal, some stretch marks can be eliminated with procedures that involve skin removal like tummy tuck and body lift procedures (breast lift, arm lift, thigh lift, etc.). During tummy tuck surgery, excess abdominal skin is removed and in some instances if needed, the remaining skin and underlying muscles are tightened. Stretch marks below the belly button can be eliminated through tummy tuck surgery. However, tummy tuck surgery... more

What can be done about Stretch Marks on the waistline?

When it comes to Stretch Marks of the abdomen, or anywhere on the body, there have been many, many treatments that have been tried. Creams, lasers, magic potions, radiofrequency, etc..... none of which have had any significant effect. Fortunately, when the stretch marks are on the lower abdomen, they can often be removed with the extra skin during a tummy tuck. The stretch marks of your lateral waistline might be able to be removed if the tummy tuck scar is extended further... more

Can I get rid of the stretch marks?

Thank you for your questions and for the photographs. Your photographs reveal stretch marks that go relatively high up on the hips. A full tummy tuck does well removing tissue from the belly button and below, but removes less tissue as it extends out toward the hips. In consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon the physician can perform a pinch test to give you an idea of how much skin can be removed. In my own practice in the mid... more

How to know how much/many of the stretch marks will be removed

Thank you for the photos that accompany your post. Your positioning, with the arms up over your head, distorts how much loose/extra skin you might have, so it is a little uncertain as to how much skin will need to be removed. In general, only the stretch marks that are actually cut out go away. I know that sounds obvious, but it is not always clear to patients. The central part of the abdomen, possibly all of the skin between the bellybutton and the pubic hair region... more

Your plastic surgeon will be able to mark the area of your abdomen that will be removed during your tummy tuck

Hello, In general stretch marks below the belly button are included in the area that is removed during a full tummy tuck. Stretch marks on the hips, depending on where they are, may not fall within the tummy tuck resection. Have your plastic surgeon mark out the area to be removed during your tummy tuck should you choose to undergo the procedure. This will be the best way to know which stretch marks will be removed. All the best, Dr Remus Repta more

Stretch Mark Removal From Tummy Tuck

The stretch marks that will be removed is what lies within the outline of the tummy tuck excisional pattern. Your surgeon can mark that out for you so you can see exactly what stretch marks will be removed. Stretch marks around the excisional pattern, particularly above the belly button, will shift position to a lower location below the new belly button for many of them.

Stretch marks below the umbilicus will be removed by a tummy tuck

Tummy tuck will remove most of the stretch marks below the umbilicus so, if your are on your hips and under the belly button, abdominoplasty will significantly alleviate your concerns. It will not benefit stretch marks above the umbilicus to the same extent. See a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation. GIven your weight, you are an excellent surgical candidate.

Stretch marks and tummy tuck

Generally only those stretch marks within the pattern of the tummy tuck will be removed with the excess skin. Those below or up to the belly button, and those in the lower central abdomen are often gone. Stretch marks over the hip will depend on the length of the planned scar across the hip, and the degree of skin laxity. Photos can give us a better guide.

Stretch Marks and Abdominoplasty

It is impossible to tell you precisely how much skin, and therefore how many stretch marks, will be removed during a tummy tuck. In general, the lower the stretch marks the more likely they are to be removed and the looser your skin the more that can be removed. Also, there is more skin removed from the central part of the abdomen and as you proceed outward toward the hip bones the amount of skin removal decreases. Your best information will come from a consultation... more

How Much of my Stretch Marks Will Be Removed with a Tummy Tuck?

Thanks for your question. It would be important to know if future pregnancies are likely, as you would want to put off any TT until you have finished having babies. In most cases, but not all, if you draw a line from each hipbone to the belly button, the stretch marks below those two lines will be removed. But in your particular case, without an exam or photos, we can't give you a specific answer.