Will I Be a Good Candidate for Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair? (photo)

I'm 5"3 and 155 lbs, I like my flat upper belly, I'm afraid of bulge after a tummy tuck and looking boxy, I have curves now will a tummy tuck make me look boxy and will get rid most of my stretch marks and also will I be at risk for keloid scar.

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by 1wishRN in Ma

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How does Tummy Tuck affect stretch marks?

Based on your photos, I think you would have a nice result from a full tummy tuck. During the surgery the abdominal muscles are tightened and the skin and fat below the belly button are removed. You have some stretch marks above the belly button - those will still be present, but will be moved to a lower position on your abdomen. I do not expect a tummy tuck to make you look boxy. Keloids and hypertrophic scars can be difficult to predict. If this has been an... more

Good Tummy Tuck Candidate?

If you are otherwise healthy, a tummy tuck will really improve your waistline and appearance. A tummy tuck will remove all of the stretch marks from the bikini line all the way to just above the belly button. In your case, you have stretch marks that are significantly higher than your belly button. Those will remain post-op but will be much lower in location. With regards to keloid scars, women of color and asian women are at higher risk than... more

Tummy tuck candidate

Yes, you look like a good candidate for tummy tuck / abdominoplasty. The surgery will remove your extra skin and all the stretch marks below your belly button. I would suggest making an appointment for a consultation with a local board certified plastic surgeon. Good Luck.

Tummy Tuck and Flank Liposuction

You will get a nice improvement from a tummy tuck. Flank liposuction will improve the boxy look and will give you a much nicer result. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tucks and liposuctions each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Tummy tuck candidate

I believe, at least from your photos, that the operation could help improve this area. It would be best to consult with a board certified surgeon.

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure. A tummy tuck can be an effective tool for shaping and sculpting the body for better body appearance and improved self esteem. Sometimes no amount of diet and exercise can create a flat tummy. Tummy tuck plastic surgery actually tightens abdominal muscles and removes excess fat and skin from the stomach area to create a tighter, slimmer, smoother belly. A tummy tuck can be combined with other procedures... more

Will I Be a Good Candidate for Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair? (photo)

Many thanks for the question. You are a good candidate for liposuction along with TT to get the best out of your shape. Regarding muscle repair the PS need to examine you for the status of your muscles to recommend or otherwise and is not possible to tell you form the pictures. About stretch marks at least lower 4 inches of your tummy can get rid of these marks. Keloid depends upon the history of Keloid in your body or in your family. It’s a genetic issue and therefore closer look into... more