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Tummy Tuck Option
There are 3 main anatomic components to consider in determining whether a tummy tuck surgery is a good option for a patient:
Skin
Muscle
Fat
If there is excess skin (often noted by patient) and laxity of the abdominal muscle (noted by the surgeon), then one can consider tummy tuck surgery, as this procedure will reduce the lower abdominal skin excess (by resecting the skin from suprapubic region to just past the umbilicus in an elliptical fashion) and will tighten the abdominal wall...
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The best tip for someone looking to get a tummy tuck is...
The best tip for someone looking to get a tummy tuck is to find a plastic surgeon who has mastered the various ways of improving the abdomen, and who will spend enough time examining you and talking to you to develop an individualized plan tailored for you.
Some of the possible options are:
Just liposuction
Superficial liposuction with subdermal tunneling to tighten the skin
Liposuction followed by Thermage
A mini-abdominoplasty that just corrects the area below the belly button and has a...
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The best tummy tuck candidate is the patient who has...
The best tummy tuck candidate is the patient who has lost a lot of weight or had children and now has stretched out, saggy abdominal skin and fat with an associated stretching of the abdominal muscles.
During this procedure, the muscles of the 6-pack of the abdomen are tightened, and the excess skin and fat are trimmed away to produce a leaner, newer you!
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Loose tummy skin with normal weight and fitness after pregnancy best indication for a tummy tuck
The tummy tuck is designed to tighten loose skin on the lower tummy most commonly after pregnancy has left loose skin behind.
The results of a tummy tuck are best if you are not overweight, have lost your "pregnancy fat" and are fit and at your "ideal weight". Excess fat on the abdomen can prevent the best tummy tuck result.
However, if you have done your best to loose weight and regain your fitness level, liposuction can be done in conjunction with a mini tummy tuck (not...
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Depends on patient's anatomy and tolerance for incisions
To decide whether you are a candidate for a tummy tuck, you will want to examine:
1. Skin. Is the loose skin below the belly button, above the belly button or both? Despite what you hear, loose skin cannot be tightened with lasers or creams. It needs to be removed. If the loose skin is primarily below the belly button, a mini tuck may suffice. If it is above and below the belly button, either a fully tummy tuck or a minituck with a reverse abdominoplasty (done through breast lift...
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Excess fatty tissue, loose skin and loose abdominal muscles usually following childbirth.
Generally speaking, most patients who come in for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) have had children before. They may have excess fatty tissue, excess or loose skin, and possibly loose abdominal muscles or separation (diastasis recti) with or without stretch marks. Adominoplasty will address all of these issues.
Some women are fortunate enough to retain a tight abominal core following childbirth and may retain good elasticity and thus only require liposuction.
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There are 2 options to improve the abdomen. One is...
There are 2 options to improve the abdomen. One is liposuction and the other is a tummy tuck. There are also combined procedures utilizing both techniques.
The ideal candidate for liposuction has good muscle tone, good skin elasticity and just some extra fat under the skin. They are typically young and often have not had children nor have they lost significant amounts of weight.
The typical patient who should consider a tummy tuck has some muscle laxity, loose skin with loss of...
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Tummy tuck procedures are rapidly growing in popularity...
Tummy tuck procedures are rapidly growing in popularity as more and more young mothers seek out ways in which to reverse pregnancy related changes and effective restore their Before Baby Body.
While these procedures are performed in the same way for clients who have had C-sections, I find that these patients probably notice even more dramatic results than their non-C Section counterparts.
I see more patients with abdominal wall laxity who have had kids than who have not...
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Good Tummy Tuck Candidates
There are a multitude of reasons why people may have a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty as it is often called, is an operation that removes excess skin and possibly fat from the abdomen. Often there is also a repair of the abdominal muscles performed to improve the contour of the abdomen. Reasons for having excess skin range from pregnancy to significant weight loss, and frequently the muscles can be stretched apart for the same reasons. If a person is...
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A good cadidate for a tummy tuck is some one who...
A good candidate for a tummy tuck is someone who has excess fat and skin of the abdomen or whose rectus (six-pack) muscles have pulled appart (called rectus diastasis). A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, allows excision of all excess fat and skin as well as tightening of the underlying muscles resulting in a flat abdomen. However, if you only have excess fat without excess skin or muscle issues, then liposuction may be abetter option.
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At-home tummy tuck test
If you can grab the skin and fat (like a roll of skin) then we can usually treat that with a tummy tuck. If your stomach bulges out when you stand, but gets very flat when you lay down, that often means we can tighten your muscles. If your stomach is round and fairly hard, you may have primarily intra-abdominal fat which is not amenable to a tummy tuck.
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Tummy Tuck Candidate
A good candidate for tummy tuck is in good general health and has laxity of the abdominal skin, with or without fat excess, and/or laxity of the abdominal wall.
The assessment of these characteristics isthe essence of the tummy tuck consultation.
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Tummy Tuck candidates
Reasons to have a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) include:
1) Excess skin - Excess skin can be due to many reasons such as pregnancy, weight loss, etc. A tummy tuck can help eliminate a significant amount of excess skin and stretch marks. There is however a limit to the extent of stretch marks that can be eliminated. Stretch marks above the belly button are often difficult to remove.
2) Excess abdominal fat - Abdominal fat can be located either under the skin or...
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Ideal tummy tuck patients
Ideal tummy tuck patients must first by in good health to undergo this surgery.
An ideal tummy is one which has significant amount of extra skin. You should be able to hold and pinch a sizeable amount of extra skin. If you cannot, then perhaps you are a better candidate for a mini-tummy tuck.
Sometimes women may not have a lot of extra skin but after pregnancy their muscles have been stretched and separated. They have a very noticeable belly pouch. In such...
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Tummy Tuck Option
Tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure. Both men and women are finding that 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. If, like many...
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Who is a good candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
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A Tummy Tuck, or Abdominoplasty, is an excellent option for women who have experienced pregnancy and have excess loose skin, roundness of the muscle layer, and perhaps also a bit of extra fat. These changes can also occur in men and women who have experienced a large weight gain and loss cycle. In these cases, a well-done tummy tuck can result in an amazing transformation.
If you have good skin tone, with minimal excess, and your muscle layer shows good integrity, you may be...
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What a tummy tuck does and when to have it done
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) basically does three things:
1) it removes excess or loose skin, such as after pregnancy or weight gain;
2) tightens the muscles of the abdomen when they have been separated, usually for the same reasons; and
3) removes localized fat if needed. It is important to note that none of these things can be accomplished without surgery. No number of situps will tighten the skin or pull the muscles back to position, and there is no proven way to "spot reduce...
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Tummy Tucks are perfect for women after childbearing
...but they are also well suited for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight. A tummy tuck addresses three issues with the abdomen:
It removes excess skin - this can decrease visible stretch marks and "resets" the skin tone by tightening it up
It "thins" the abdominal skin - even without liposuction for fat removal. If you consider removing the skin and fat from the lower half of your abdomen and then resurfacing the region by...
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Are you a candidate for a tummy tuck?
There are many outstanding answers here by qualified surgeons and in the end, I would highly recommend an evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon.
This is major surgery and there are many factors to consider as well as preoperative interventions in order to ensure and optimal result.
Best of luck in your pursuit!
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Several reasons
The most ideal / typical candidates for a tummy tuck are:
1. Those who have had children (often multiple pregnancies).
2. Those that have had massive weight loss (usually post bariatric or lap-band patients).
These patients both typically have:
1. Loose hanging skin with some stretch marks that extend from the belly button (sometime even above it) to the pubic area.
2. Bulging of the upper abdomen due to muscles that have been stretched out due to the cycles of weight gain / weight loss and...
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Who Is a Candidate for Tummy Tuck
The most common patient seeking a tummy tuck is a young mother who does not plan any more pregnancies and has loose skin and stretch marks on the lower abdomen. But there are other candidates too, including women and men who have lost dramatic amounts of weight. Patients who are too heavy are not good candidates. But the only way for you to know if you specifically would do well with a tummy tuck would be to get a consultation. It is important when you see a Dr. that you also see photos of...
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Who is a good candidate for a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty addresses a number of different concerns including excess fat, excess skin, and loose abdominal musculature. The ideal candidate has a significant amount of excess skin on the abdomen. Many of these patients will have lost a considerable amount of weight and many have previously been pregnant, although many good candidates do not meet this profile.
The surgery removes the roll(s) of skin and fat on the belly. The abdominal muscles are...
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Who is a good tummy tuck candidate?
A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the midsection. It can also repair laxity of the abdominal wall that typically occurs following pregnancy. The best way to determine if you are a good candidate is to have a consultation with a plastic surgeon who regularly performs tummy tucks.
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Who is a tummy tuck candidate?
Hello,
A tummy tuck accomplishes three goals:
1) Thins excess fat
2) Removes excess laxity
3) Repairs/tightens abdominal wall
You can accomplish #1 through liposuction alone but #2 and #3 will require a tummy tuck of some sort. If you have excess skin and soft-tissue laxity then you may very well be a tummy tuck candidate.
All the best,
Dr Repta
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When Is a Tummy Tuck a Good Option?
A full tummy tuck is a good option when you have extra skin above and below the belly button and especially after having several children. For example, if when you sit down and you have extra skin above and below the belly button, that would require a full abdominoplasty. If you only have extra skin below your belly button then a mini abdominoplasty may be indicated. The key element is to choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience in body contouring so that he/she may...
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Good candidates for tummy tuck
Tummy tuck is a very popular, common procedure for men and women. It is a great option for people wanting to obtain a great abdominal contour. Tummy tuck addresses the followings: 1) Removing the excess abdominal skin, 2) Removing the excess abdominal fat, 3) Tightening the abdominal muscle. Prior to tummy tuck surgery, you want to be 1)at optimal physical condition, 2) non-smoker, 3) in stable weight for at least 3 months. I advise you getting a consultation from a...
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Who is a candidate for a tummy tuck?
If the patient can pinch and stretch extra abdominal skin when standing tall, and the lower abdominal fat layer is thin, a tummy tuck may be useful.
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Large tummy, tummy bulge, mommy makeover
If you had multiple pregnancies or you have lost a significant amount of weight or you had caeserean then you may be a candidate for tummy tuck. Most important triad is Very lax skin, extensive stretch marks and diverifcation of muscles (that means if you do a sit up and see and prominent bulge in the centre of the tummy then most likely your muscles have been affected by pregnancy or ceaserean.
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Tummy Tuck- Do I Need One?
Deciding on whether you should consider a tummy tuck will depend on several factors. You should be within your desired weight range, in good health, able to get proper assistance for a while at home, be finished creating your family, and have a significant problem with extra skin +/- loose muscles in the tummy area. If you have lost a significant amount of weight following pregnancy and delivery, many women experience a loss of tone and definition in the tummy. Typically, stretch marks...
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Consultation will help you decide if you want a tummy tuck.
Many patients with loose or flabby abdominal tissues wonder if liposuction alone will give them the flat, toned, smooth abdomen they want. Tummy tuck, unfortunately for many of these women, is necessary to remove the loose, excess skin and restore the stretched abdominal mucsles to their central position. You keep the belly button God gave you, but if you have a belly button hernia it is fixed, and a new opening for your own belly button is made in the surgically smoothed and...
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Good candidates for a tummy tuck
The best candidates for a tummy tuck procedure are patients who are in good overall health, have excess abdominal skin, minimal subcutaneous abdominal fat, laxity of the abdominal muscles, and are done having children. Poor candidates include patients who are in poor overall health, are overweight, and those with a history of blood clots disorders such as deep vein thrombosis, and/or pulmonary embolus.
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Ideal candidate for tummy tuck
The best candidates for tummy tuck are within 15 pounds of their ideal body weight - realizing that your ideal body weight now may not be the weight you were in high schooll! Many people that chose to have this procedure have either had a pregnancy or a significant weight loss. This procedure removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal muscles. The goal is a sleeker, more attractive shape.
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Best candidates for tummy tuck
The best candidates for a tummy tuck are patients in good health, who are non smokers and at a stable, relatively normal weight. No future pregnancies should be planned. The skin of the abdomen should be loose enough that with gentle pinching, the skin just above the top of the pubic hair can be approximated to the skin just above the belly button. Additionally, the belly may bulge out when standing due to the muscles and "foundation" of the abdomen...
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It is an option
Tummy tuck can be a great option for many women. A lot of my patients are mothers who want to remove the excess skin and stretch marks from pregnancy. Abdominoplasty can also be an option for those who have achieved massive weight loss and will need to have skin removed. There are different kinds of tummy tucks including mini and extended. Talk with your board certified surgeon about which one would be right for you.
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Candidates for an abdominoplasty
Consider a tummy tuck if you have excessive skin and fat in the lower pole of the abdomen in the context of abdominal laxity and bulging.
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Who is a Tummy Tuck made for?
First an foremost, a tummy tuck, like any cosmetic procedure, is elective. Most importantly, you have to be in good health. Wanting the procedure is not enough. To be a good candidate, you need to have the problems that the procedure addresses.
The tummy tuck addresses three aspects of the tummy: the skin, the fat and the muscle wall. If you have loose skin, especially if it is redundant (folds over); if you have excess fat, normally in the lower abdomen; if you have muscle laxity, you...
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Tummy Tuck Operation
A tummy tuck operation is a surgical option for women or men who have loose skin or weak muscles in their stomach area. Loose skin usually does not respond to exercise or weight lose. My tummy tuck operation includes the following skin removal abdominal muscle repair and liposuction under the breasts hips and pubic area so the whole area is treated with one procedure. The scar is placed where the patient requests so the patients underwear or bikini covers and hides it. Most...
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Ideal Patient / Candidate for Tummy Tuck
Patients have many options available now for body contouring purposes. For instance, Smartlipo, or laser assisted liposuction, can be very effective in improving one's waistline. Patients who have mostly excess subcutaneous fat and mildly loose skin are the best candidates for this procedure.
However, in females who have significant excess skin in the lower abdominal region from having children or significant weight fluctuations, the best way to improve the appearance of the...
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Is Tummy Tuck for Me?
Decide how much the appearance of your post-partum abdomen bothers you.... Enough to improve it with surgery that will last at least two hours, cost several thousand dollars, necessitate several weeks of recovery, and result in a permanent scar across the lower abdomen? If you are that dissatisfied, are relatively certain your pregnancies are behind you, and you want a flatter tummy for life, then go for it. See several surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery...
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Tummy tuck, abdominoplasty, liposuction
It is difficult for patients to know whether a tummy tuck or liposuction alone is the best option for them. If ther is loose, or stretchmarked damaged skin, liposuction will not improve that appearance, and a tummy tuck should be entertained. If the skin is good quality and not significantly loose, liposuction alone can remove the fat underneath the skin and create a nice result. In some women, following pregnancy, the muscles that hold the abdomen flat become stretched out, and no longer...
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Is a Tummy Tuck Right For Me?
A tummy tuck is a wonderful procedure designed to improve the contour of the abdominal area. The best candidate for a tummy tuck is someone who has loose skin and a loose abdominal muscle wall (which causes the bulging stomach). Despite the claims of many personal trainers, exercise and diet will not address the loose or excess skin and bulging muscles. These issues can be corrected with a tummy tuck procedure in which the excess skin is removed, the muscle wall...
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Tummy Tuck - Candidate?
There are many options for patients interested in body-contouring procedures. If a patient is concerned about the anterior abdominal region, some options include liposuction, mini-abdominoplasty, and full-abdominoplasty. Liposuction (the aspiration of adipose tissue/fat) is primarily used for patients who have good skin elasticity, a minimal amount of excess/loose skin, and no rectus diastasis (weakened abdominal muscles). One way to help determine if the skin has lost...
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Bakersfield Plastic Surgeon
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If you've had children and you have loose skin
With pregnancy or massive weight loss there is stretching of skin and muscle which may require tummy tuck to correct. See a plastic surgeon to determine if you are an appropriate candidate.
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Tummy Tuck expert answers Tummy Tuck Candidate Question
A tummy tuck does not treat obesity. I frequently work with patients to lose weight then perform a tummy tuck. While weight loss is important to yield a good result and exercise is part of the weight loss process. While exercising is effective in toning muscles in mild cases, it is not capable of reversing overhanging skin or tightening loose abdominal muscles.
Potential Tummy Tuck candidates may be considering Tummy Tuck because they may suffering physically, emotionally or...
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Tummy tuck offers dramatic body contour improvements
Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty surgery works well to contour the abdomen in individuals where there is abdominal bulging due to skin stretch, muscle bulging, and fatty deposits. Liposuction works well to remove fat only, it does not tighten loose or stretched out skin or flatten muscles. Most women after pregnancy and weight fluctuations have a component of loose skin, stretch marks are common, as well as bulging muscles despite attempts at diet and exercise. Men also can be candidates if they...
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Who is a good candiate for a Tummy Tuck?
A Tummy Tuck is a procedure to correct the effects of pregnancy or weight loss. A tummy tuck is frequently combined with liposuction of the abdomen and waist. Good candidates for a tummy tuck are in good health and have reached a stable weight. I do not advise tummy tucks for those who are unable to stop smoking. A tummy tuck will correct:
1. Loose skin and stretch marks of the lower abdomen
2. Abdominal bulge resulting from separation of the abdominal muscle...
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Ideal candidate for tummy tuck
The ideal candidate for a tummy tuck is one who is healthy, has been at a stable weight for at least six to twelve months, is near his/her ideal body weight, does not plan on future pregnancies, has a moderate excess of abdominal skin and fat, and has moderate abdominal muscle bulging. Contact a board certified plastic surgeon to be examined prior to making your decision.
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The best candidate for a tummy tuck is a physically fit, healthy, fully informed person!
You may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) if you have one or more of the following conditions:
Excess or sagging abdominal skin
An abdomen that protrudes and is out of proportion to the rest of your body
Abdominal muscles that have been separated and weakened by multiple pregnancies or weight gain
Excess fatty tissue that is concentrated in your abdomen
People who have lost a significant amount of weight generally have loose skin and fat...
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Tummy tucks
Good for removing loose skin on the upper and lower abdomen, removing extra fat from the abdomen, and removing stretch marks (mostly from the lower abdomen). Anyone with loose muscles after pregnancy or massive weight loss should also consider a tummy tuck.
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Tummy tuck considerations - more than skin deep!
The people interested in a tummy tuck usually fall into two categories: post pregnancy and large weight loss. Expansion of the abdominal area along with variable amounts of fat can produce any and all of the following issues:
Loose and/or damaged skin (stretch marks) ABOVE the belly button.
Loose and/or damaged skin BELOW the belly button.
Expansion and laxity of the fibrous abdominal wall.
Rectus diastasis (bulging of the abdominal contents against thinning...
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Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tucks
A good candidate for a tummy tuck is a healthy male or female that does not expect massive body change in the near future. Women who are finished having children and people who have succeeded in reaching their weight loss goals are great candidates. There are several types of abdominoplasties. A mini tummy tuck has a small incision beneath the underwear line on the pubic bone and pulls down the access skin in the front of the stomach, the well known “pooch” area. A standard tummy...
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Good Candidates for tummy tucks
The best candidates for tummy tuck surgery are men or women who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by a large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that will not respond to diet or exercise.The surgery is particularly helpful to women who, through multiple pregnancies have stretched their abdominal muscles beyond the point where they can return to nomal. If you feel you fit this criteria, you're probably a good candidate and this surgery can enhance your appearance and...
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Candidates for a tummy tuck
A good candidate for a tummy tuck is a healthy patient who is a non-smoker with loose skin. Tummy tucks will tighten loose skin, re-establish the abdominal girdle by tightening the abdominal muscles, and sometimes a bit of contouring with liposuction can contour the waist area as well.
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Is a tummy tuck right for me?
As i offer smart liposuction as an office based laser liposuction procedure, i often see women who desire abdominal rejuvenation after pregnancy. whether or not a patient is a better candidate for abdominoplasty, liposuction alone, or possibly a mini-abdominoplasty has to do with many factors. skin quality, desired final outcome, abdominal muscle weakness and the balance between the scars expected for an abdominoplasty (usually hip to hip) and the improved general outcome are...
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Is a Tummy Tuck Right for You?
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is performed to remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region, and to tighten patient's abdominal wall fascia, thinning the waistline. Tummy tucks are commonly performed after child bearing and weight loss. This surgery may combined with other surgeries, such as liposuction, body lift, thigh lift, arm lift and breast procedures. The best candidates are close to their ideal body weight and are otherwise healthy. In my opinion, active smokers are not a...
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The Best Candidates for A Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure performed to:
1) Remove excess skin on the abdomen
2) Tighten a weak abdominal wall caused most likely by fluctuations in weight or pregnancy
Excess skin and extreme loss is elasticity of the skin cannot be mended by diet and exercise alone. This is why many men an women opt for a tummy tuck. Several variations are offered and are customized to help you with your specific concern. For example a mini tummy tuck can be performed to remove excess...
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Who would benefit from a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck is performed in patients who have a weakened abdominal wall (from pregnancy or weight fluctuations), loose skin and/or stretch marks. The best time to have a tummy tuck is when your weight is stable and you do not plan to have any more children. Although you can become pregnant after a tummy tuck, the pregnancy itself will stretch your skin and ultimately compromise the tight result you obtained the day of surgery.
If you have loose skin of your lower abdominal...
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Patients with loose abdominal skin
The two most common groups of patients that I see for this procedure are:
1.Patients who have had children and their skin has stretched out,or
2. Patients who have had massive weight loss after gastric bypass or gastric banding
Some patients also have extra fat accumulation (lipodystrophy) so it is necessary to perform some liposuction of the abdomen and flank area at the same time as the tummy tuck. About 50% of my patients have these procedures done as an outpatient, although...
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Who should get a tummy tuck?
This a very common question especially with all the new liposuction devices out on the market. A tummy tuck is a excellent body contouring procedure for patients (men or women) with excess SKIN and FAT. Patients factors such as pregnancies, hereditary changes, weight fluctuations, and aging can result in excess fat, uneven contours, loose muscles and excess skin. Body contouring surgery improves the shape and proportions of the body which are resistant to change with diet and exercise...
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Indications for a tummy tuck
A tummy tuck removes excess tummy skin (below the belly button) and tightens the remaining skin, removes the excess abdominal fat and fat around the sides, and tightens the loose tummy muscles that let the tummy push out. If you have some of these problems, then you may be a candidate for the procedure. Your plastic surgeon can tell you for sure - after he examines you!
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Tummy Tuck may be right for you if ...
Skin laxity and unwanted fat deposits may form around the abdomen as a result of age , weight loss/gain, childbirth, herniations... just to name a few.
The advantage of the tummy tuck procedure is that it can address several components of the abdomen that may be deficient all at once. Skin as well as fat underneath the skin may be removed . Muscles supporting the abdominal wall may also be reeinfoced to improve the shape of the waistline while creating a flatter midriff.
If you have...
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Tummy tuck is a great option to rejuvenate the abdomen
A tummy tuck is a powerful cosmetic procedure because it addresses three major post-pregnancy aesthetic problems with the abdomen- loose skin, loose abdominal muscles and connective tissues, and excess fat. Liposuction and non-invasive (Thermage, Zeltiq etc) are not going to correct these issues. Its a major surgical procedure, and has some down-time associated with it. There are a variety of ways to do a tummy tuck. The operation is tailored to your individual anatomy. Seek out a...
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Personalize your tummy tuck
Tummy tucks and abdominal rejuvenation surgery should be customized to fit the patient and her goals.
If you only have a little extra fat, but your muscles are tight and your skin is in good condition (no stretch marks) liposuction may be the only thing that you need.
In my practice, the patient helps design the tummy tuck incision size and position so that it will always be hidden under their clothes.
All of the tummy tucks that we perform also include liposuction. We feel this is important...
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A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) addresses 3 aesthetic problems of the abdomen.
An abdominoplasty addresses 3 fundmental issues of abdominal prominence--excess skin, excess fat, and laxity of the connective tissue that houses the abdominal muscle. This triad is commonly the byproduct of pregnancy and occasionally of massive weight loss.
The patient must also be a suitable candidate in other ways-good health, reasonable expectations, and an understanding of the collaterals of the operation (eg. a length scar across the lower abdomen).
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Is a tummy tuck right for me?
The right candidate for tummy tucks is in generally good health with some skin and fat excess. Patients that have had children generally obtain excellent results. The key is to find a board certified plastic surgeon and allow him to evaluate you. You may need only a mini-tuck, a full abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, or liposuction + tummy tuck = lopoabdominoplasty.
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Who would benefit from a tummy tuck
A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a procedure which removes excess skin and fat fromt he abdomen and tightens the muscles. The best candidates are typically women who have had multiple pregnancies. As a result of the stretching which occurrs with pregnancy, the muscles of the abdomen separate (known as "diastasis") and the skin often hangs and loses its elastic quality. By restoring the relationship of the muscles (called "plicating") and removing this excess skin and...
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Is a tummy tuck right for me?
When you're thinking about body contouring surgery there is a simple, step-wise way to form a good plan. Here's a simple summary to use when thinking about improving the shape and contour of your body.
The first option is liposuction. Liposuction is good for removing excess fat from anywhere in the body. Whether you have a large pad of excess fat or a small bulge, liposuction can remove the unwanted fat. The problem is that it will not do much for excess skin.
If you have excess skin hanging...
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Tummy tuck candidates
The tummy tuck procedure is suitable for those who have abdominal tissue excess and laxity. This often presents as upper or lower abdominal protuberance. Also, those who have loose abdominal muscles will benefit form this procedure. Many patients after preganancy or significant weight loss are ideal candidates for this procedure.
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Who benefits from tummy tuck
Patients, usually women but sometimes men, benefit from a tummy tuck if they have loose abdominal skin. The below the umbilicus skin is lax and in many patients the skin above the umbilicus is loose as well. In addition, women who have children usually also have "diastasis recti", which is a separation of the rectus abdominus muscles. This gives a rounded appearance to the abdomen.
During a tummy tuck, the muscles are repaired which gives a flatter abdomen and the excess skin is...
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Tummy Tuck is the best approach for correction of loose and sagging abdominal skin
The other advantage of a tummy tuck is that it allows the surgeon to tighten loose abdominal muscles, which can be particularly important after pregnancy, particularly in thin women. If the skin tone is good and the muscles in good shape, liposuction can be the answer to localized fat collections. When combined with laser skin tightening, as in Smart Lipo, this can be the best approach for many patients. The bottom line is, be sure to see a cosmetic surgeon how can help guide you through the...
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How to know if you need a tummy tuck
If you have saggy skin, or split muscles you need a tummy tuck.
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Tummy Tuck great for someone with loose abdomen skin
A tummy tuck is great for someone who has loose skin of the abdomen and has weak muscles secondary to either weight loss or pregnancies.
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Evaluate your abdominal skin and muscle tone
A tummy tuck is right for you if you have lax skin and a weak muscle layer. Liposuction alone is more appropriate if your muscles are tight, you have good skin tone, but just excess fat. In many patients, a combination of the two exists, and the tummy tuck is combined with liposuction to the upper abdomen and flanks.
You can get an idea of which surgery is right for you by examining your own abdomen. Loose skin often hangs over the beltline or has lost its elasticity. Check out your...
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Candidates for Tummy Tuck
You will know when the stomach starts to bother you in cosmetic appearance.
When there is a lot of fat accumulation with good skin tone, then a liposuction may help
After pregnancies and weight gain and weight loss and loss of skin elasticity and pouching of the stomack then you nedd a Tummy Tuck
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Tummy tuck is for protruding or loose abdomen
A flat and well-toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through exercise and weight control. Sometimes these methods cannot achieve our goals.
Even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging. The most common causes of this include:
Pregnancy
Aging
Significant fluctuations in weight
Heredity
Prior surgery
Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin, and in most cases restores...
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Tummy Tuck indicated for patients after pregnancy or major weight loss
Tummy tuck is usually indicated for patients after childbirth or major weight loss. If you have loose skin with or without stretch marks either below or up to and above the belly button, then you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck.
Some patients may not have any loose skin but the abdominal muscles have become weak (usually due to pregnancy). In this case, the patient may not have any fat under the abdominal skin, yet the abdomen will stick out like a "beer belly". The only way...
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Should you get a tummy tuck? Answer these questions:
1. Do you have excess or stretch marked skin, excess abdominal fat and laxity of the abdominal wall?
2. Do you have good health, which facilitate your recovery?
3. Do you plan any more pregnancies?
4. Have you attained your "ideal" body weight?
5. Do you have sufficient time to recover and/or help to cover your usual home duties?
If your answers are "yes", explore your options with a Board Certified PS, who can counsel you further. Good luck.
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Tummy tuck is for flattening tummy or reclaiming pre-pregnancy body
A Tummy tuck will flatten your tummy by tightening separated and expanded muscles (such as after pregnancy or weight loss), narrow your waist, remove most of the skin and subcutaneous fat between the belly button and the pubic mound, lift a sagging pubic mound and, if a Lockwood (High Lateral Tension) Abdominoplasty is done, lift sagging thighs and smooth cellulite dimpling.
If you your weight has been stable for 6 months and is preferably around a BMI of 23 to 27, if you are done having...
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Candidates for tummy tuck
The best candidates for a tummy tuck are in good physical condition with pockets of fat or loose skin that haven't responded well to traditional diet and exercise. This procedure can also benefit older, slightly obese people whose skin has lost some of its elasticity.
Tummy tucks are particularly useful for women with stretched skin and muscles from pregnancy. Results from the tummy tuck procedure will likely diminish if women continue to bear children, so I advise patients who plan to...
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Right candidate for Tummy Tuck
We evalulate 3 things: excess skin, excessive fat and losse muscle layers. If you have just fat, it is liposuction. If you have a mild skin and fat problem, it could be Smart lipo. And if you have all 3, you need a tummy tuck.
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Is tummy tuck good for you...
Most patients who come in for a tummy tuck have had children before, but not all. They may have excess fatty tissue, excess or loose skin, and possibly loose abdominal muscles or separation with or without stretch marks. This operation will address all of these issues.
Some women are fortunate enough to retain a tight abominal core following childbirth and may retain good elasticity and thus only require liposuction, this is often good metabolism and genetics. It's not necessarily related...
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Should I get tummy tuck?
Patients who are good candidates for tummy tuck surgery are those who have loose, damaged abdominal skin as well as abdominal muscles that have been separated due to weight loss and/or pregnancy. The tummy tuck surgery will remove the damaged skin from below the belly button and the surgeon will tighten the abdominal muscles as well. Some patients who may want liposuction instead of tummy tuck should be examined to make sure that liposuction will achieve the results they want.
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Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck is designed to accomplish two things:
1. Remove excess abdominal skin and fat
2. Tighten and flatten the abdominal wall muscles
The surgery is performed through a 'bikini-line incision' which, for a full tummy tuck, may extend from hipbone to hipbone. For patients that need only a 'mini-tummy tuck', the incision is usually somewhat smaller, extending just beyond the limits of the average C-section scar. The suprapubic incisions used for this operation...
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Tummy Tuck vs Liposuction
The most common question in the mind of patients that are considering a tummy tuck is: Do i need a tummy tuck or could I have liposuction, instead?
while tummy tuck is designed to remove loose abdominal skin and to tighten abdominal muscles, a liposuciton only removes excess abdominal fat. therefore, If you perdominately have excess abdominal fat, then liposuction is a better choice for you. many women who have had children find that despite loosing weight after their pregnancy they still...
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Tummy tuck versus liposuction
Frequently, patients are trying to discern whether liposuction alone will meet their goals or do they need some variation of a tummy tuck (or mini tummy tuck).
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) accomplishes three things:
It removes extra loose skin
It tightens the stomach muscles (that nasty bulge below the belly button that won't go away with sit-ups) that have permanently spread apart after child bearing.
It creates a new attractive belly button
Liposuction alone will mainly remove some of...
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Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju404qzSmJITummy Tuck
Some patients confuse the benefits of liposuction and tummy tuck.
Many patients tend to benefit first from the liposuction procedure to shape the body, and then have a tummy tuck to remove excess skin and improve muscle laxity. With either procedure, the patient should be near their target weight and in good general health.
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In general men and women who have excess skin and fat of...
In general men and women who have excess skin and fat of the abdominal wall are good candidates for a tummy tuck. I prefer that my patients get to a stable body weight prior to any surgery. This allows for a stable long-term result.
For women in particular it is a good idea to be done having children. If a women has had children she often will also have splaying of her rectus ("6-pack") muscles, which will need repair during the tummy tuck.
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