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Skinny Girl Tummy Tuck?

asked 9 months ago by aaa3 in Anaheim, CA
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 1,376 times
Tags: after pregnancy, doctor referral, exercise resistant, loose skin, muscle separation

I am 5'4 and weigh 120lbs. I live in Orange County, CA. I work out 1.5/hrs. 5 days a week. I have had 3 pregnancies but have muscle separation and a little loose skin. Most surgeons website highlights their work on heavier set or people who are not relatively fit Or mini Tummy tucks. Can anyone recommend a plastic surgeon who has experience doing full TT and pictures of tummy tucks performed on skinnier more for a fit mom? Thanks!

20 answers to Skinny Girl Tummy Tuck?

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Mommy makeover tummy tuck is for what exercise can't do alone

To put it very simply, a tummy tuck - like pretty much everything in plastic surgery - is for the things you can't do with diet and exercise. This includes removing excess skin for a tighter abdomen, repairing a muscle separation, and if necessary removing localized fat. Once these changes have occurred with pregnancy, there is no number of situps that will accomplish what the tummy tuck does. If that weren't the case, we would send people back to the gym instead of the... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck on Thin Women

Tummy tucks performed on thin women are even more successful than those on patients who carry extra weight. The reason is that the skin is more easily "re-draped" over the tightened abdomen. The issue that can occur is whether you have sufficient excess skin to remove to ensure you have a well placed scar low on the abdomen. There is nothing technically challenging re: thin women and tummy tucks aside from proper planning and discussion with the patient. See a few surgeons to... more
Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck in Orange County, CA

The ASPS website is a good starting point to find qualified plastic surgeons. Dr.Timothy Lim and Dr. Hoang Bui are possibilities. Consult with 3 - 4 surgeons to understand your options.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Perfect candidate for a tummy tuck

A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is an extensive operation that involves improving the appearance of the abdomen and hips. It is individualized to each patient, no two tummy tucks are alike. I look at three variables: Skin Fat Muscle A tummy tuck involves manipulation of 1, 2 or all 3 of these elements to some degree. In patients at or near their ideal body weight and in good physical condition, you can achieve fantastic results with a quick recovery... more
David Finkle, MD

Omaha Plastic Surgeon

www.bodybyfinkle.com

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Skin women tummy tucks

Tummy tucks on thin women work very well. Typically there is skin excision only with tightening of the stomach muscles. If planned and done correclty, these can give very nice results.
Robert Heck, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck on thin people

It sounds like you are an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. I try and hide the scar as much as possible as well as minimize its length so you could wear a bikini comfortably.
Edward J. Domanskis, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck for a thin woman

Every tummy tuck requires an individualized approach. In my practice it is rather common to see young mom’s that are quite fit and thin requesting tummy tucks, as the damage from pregnancy often can not improve with exercise alone. Depending on individual anatomy, we perform a surgical procedure designed to treat the patients anatomy. This could be a mini, modified, or full.
Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Can Fit Women have a Tummy Tuck too??

A Tummy Tuck for a "fit women" can most often achieve better results than the same procedure performed on a patient who needs to lose weight. However, performing the abdominoplasty procedure on a lean patient does have specific considerations associated with it: namely, will there be enough skin to remove and leave the incision line low across the waist? Some thin patients don't need much skin removed and that may be you. It sounds like you may... more
Erez Sternberg, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck in thin girl

Hello and thank you for the question. From you description, it is likely that you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck. More information would be necessary to determine if you would be best suited with a full tummy tuck versus a mini-tummy tuck. Most plastic surgeons with experience in tummy tuck surgery will come across a wide variety of body types, including thin women such as yourself. Regarding a recommendation, I would suggest going to the American Society of... more
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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No Problem

Plastic sureons who perform tummy tuck on regular basis will encounter patients with similar situation to yours. The procdure is safe and the results are outstanding. If you like you can check my practice website.
Moneer Jaibaji, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Skinny girl tummy tucks

Skinny girls can get amazing results after tummy tucks. it mostly just depends on how much loose skin and how much muscle waekness there is to be fixed. But the surgeon won't have to worry about "re-sahping" something that's not there already. You should get a great result. Just keep looking for the right surgeon in your area. Good luck.
Ronald Schuster, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drschuster.com

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Not a problem with tummy tuck on a skinny woman

I don't think that there are any special problems with performing a tummy tuck on a relatively skinny woman, provided that you have adequate laxity of your skin. I would recommend consulting a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. I recommend checking the website of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
James Tang, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Skinny Girl and Tummy Tuck is a perfect fit

All cosmetic surgical procedures work best on patients with a perfect start. You are it. Normal weight, post-pregnancy skin excess and stretched abdominal wall are the perfect starting points for a wonderful outcome from abdominoplasty.
Vasdev Rai, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck in skinny woman

A tummy tuck in a normal weight (or skinny person) is very similar to a regular tummy tuck. The main concerns are: 1. do you have enough skin for a full tummy tuck 2. are you aware that the scar will not be shorter just because you are skinnier. In my Sonoma or Marin County tummy tuck patients, I make sure that I point out excatly where the scar may be and how long it will be. Most patients are thrilled to get rid of the skin that never goes away even with constant workouts. Best of luck... more
Francisco Canales, MD

Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon
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Please send pictures

Your pictures would have been helpful. I have pictures of patients with your description and I have done tummy tuck with floating the belly button(no incision around belly button). Please check the web site.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tucks for Thin Women

Based on your description, I think you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck and the liklihood is that you would get a very nice result. Most of us have photos on our websites of women with different body types who have had tummy tucks-- some leaner physiques, others a bit more heavy set-- so hopefully you can get an idea of the results you could expect. The best thing to do would be to see a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon for a consultation so they can go over your options... more
Shahram Salemy, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.drsalemy.com

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Fitness Tummy Tuck

We San Diego surgeons generally see a population of moms that are at ideal body weight. I personally have performed tummy tucks on women that are lean beyond belief, almost zero body fat. Provided there is enough extra skin and post-partum abdominal wall relaxation, you should get a good result. The question is usually whether or not the improvement you can expect will be worth the scar. Many fit women wear small bottoms, and enjoy showing their bodies. The key... more
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

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Tummy Tuck for Fit Mother

A Tummy Tuck surgery for a "fit mother" usually achieves a better result than for those patients who need to lose weight. However, performing the abdominoplasty procedure on a lean patient does have specific considerations–risks/complications associated with it, apart from those seen in performing the abdominoplasty operation for heavier set patients. For example, planning of the incision line precisely is necessary to avoid undue tension upon closer of... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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"Skinnier" Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tucks can be performed on a wide range of people. From very thin with loose skin to the people with larger BMI's. In general, mini tummy tucks help the lower BMI population and regular/larger tummy tucks the opposite. You can always just visit your plastic surgeon. He may have some pics in the office! Happy Surgery! Dr J
Thomas T. Jeneby, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

www.beautybyjeneby.com

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Tummy Tuck Surgery on Thinner More Fit Women

Hello, Tummy Tuck surgery on thinner more fit women can have better results than in thicker gals, but the surgery is different. In thinner women the emphasis is on the removal of excess skin and/or the muscular repair. They have little if any fat to address. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD see video
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon

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