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Tummy Tuck Alternatives for my Post-Pregnancy Stomach?

I am a fit 36 years old mother of two. I weigh approx. 140 pounds and measure 5.9. I can't afford a full tummy tuck and consider that procedure a bit too extreme. What are less intrusive procedures? Would you recommend Accent treatments?

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age 35-44 female 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in after pregnancy 130-149 lbs alternative

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13 Doctor Answers | Asked by Catou in Ottawa, Canada

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Re: Tummy tuck alternatives for post-pregnancy stomach

Unfortunately there are no non-invasive procedures that would be of any benefit in your situation. A modified abdominoplasty with rectus plication would go a long way towards correcting your situation. The healing process is quicker and should be less expensive than a full abdominoplasty. Otherwise I would just leave well enough alone.

Tummy tuck or not

If you are a candidate for a tummy tuck and I could not be sure without an exam, then go with that. The laser treatments are no substitute.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Alternatives for tightenng loose abdominal skin after pregnancy

I would concur with all my colleagues here in saying do a tummy tuck or don't even bother wiht the ohter technologies.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Substitutes

There really are no consistent ways to deal with loose skin short of a tummy tuck.Judging from your photos you may be able to get away from having a full tummy tuck and just do a mini with a more limited incision.So many of these machines stretch marks or loose skin simply do not work.You soend a lot of monet for treatments and in the end no results. for lasers for

Alternatives to Tummy Tuck

In my opinion there are very few non surgical options for a patient that has loose skin and lax abdominal muscles. You try any number of these non surgical options but in my opinion they are not effective. Dr. ES

Alternatives to Tummy Tuck

Don't waste your money on procedures without proven safe and effective results. If you want skin tightening, surgery is the best way to tighten skin and have any type of visible difference. You may be a candidate for a mini or modified abdominoplasty. Otherwise work out, stay healthy and in shape. If there was a better way, we would all be doing it!

Tight Finances are the BIGGEST reason not to pursue ineffective treatments

Hi there- Especially because you are concerned about the expense of aesthetic improvement, you would be advised to avoid bogus treatments that promise skin non-invasive skin tightening. The only thing worse than being unhappy with how you look is spending your money on painful treatments and STILL being unhappy. A Tummy Tuck would be an excellent option for you. When and if you are ready and can afford this intervention, you are likely to find this a worthwhile and gratifying... more

Tummy Tuck /minni abdominoplasty

There are no good noninvasive procedures to correct your problem. However based on your pictures it appears that a Minni abdominoplasty would be effective treatment for this problem. A Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon would help determine the best course of treatment.

Non Invasive Tummy Tuck?

Fortunately, you are a perfect candidate to fix the post-pregnancy changes that have occurred to your body. the problem is that there is no "non-invasive" means to solve this problem. Your skin is already lax and has lost its intrinsic ability to contract, after improving (I'm sure) from its initial post-delivery status. Thus, non-Tummy Tuck approaches will likely worsen the loose skin appearance or not provide you with significant changes. I would recommend... more

Alternative when tummy tuck is too much

Tummy tuck is planned to reduce skin laxity and produce muscle tightening, especially after pregnancy. For most nothing else will fit the bill. Superficial skin tightening procedures produce little lasting benefit, and liposuction will only modestly tighten skin in which the elasticity has been lost. In the interim, exercise and strengthen your abdomen. This will be the best investment in the present 'you'. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

No substitute for a tummy tuck

You've got loose skin and a lax abdominal wall. These issues will not be addressed by a 'non-invasive' treatment modality. Liposuction will simply make your skin more lax. Shop around for a good price on a tummy tuck from a reputable board certified plastic surgeon.

Tummy Tuck Alternatives for my Post-Pregnancy Stomach

It is always best to have the correct procedure at an affordable price rather then the wrong procedure simply because it is cheaper.

For cost savings, do nothing to your abdomen

During financially tough times, don't waste any money on bogus tightening treatments that will cost you a lot and barely make any difference. If you can't do a TT do nothing at all.