I am curious to know if a full tummy tuck needs to be performed to tighten both the upper and lower muscles of the abdominal wall? I have 2 stretch marks from birthing two children; I don't have a pouch like most moms I know... rather my stomach just protrudes out even though I work out (5'3", 125lbs).
Answer: Tightening muscles without skin removal
Some people carry much of their fat around the organs in the abdomen (so called "visceral fat") more so than outside the muscle wall of the abdomen. The visceral fat tends to bulge out the abdomen in people, and these people often do not have a lot of extra skin. The only real way to fix that situation is through diet and exercise.
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Some people carry much of their fat around the organs in the abdomen (so called "visceral fat") more so than outside the muscle wall of the abdomen. The visceral fat tends to bulge out the abdomen in people, and these people often do not have a lot of extra skin. The only real way to fix that situation is through diet and exercise.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Without Skin Removal
In select individuals, yes the muscles can be tightened without removing skin. These individuals: 1) have spread muscles but no extra skin, 2) do not have much fatty tissue in around the organs (tightening the muscles puts pressure on the internal abdominal contents which can push on the diapragm making it hard to breath or cut off circulation from pressure on the large vessels inside the abdomen).
The procedure requires an incision at the lower abdomen to get at the muscles in the lower half, and an incision at the belly button to get at the upper half. The skin and subcutaneous tissue needs to be separated off the muscles and the muscles sewn together. Sometimes this can lead to bunching of the skin if it is inelastic.
In your pictures your abdomen protrudes. If it also has fatty tissue inside, you would not be a good candidate. If your tummy sticks out just from loose muscles, you might be. Seek out an experienced board certified plastic surgeon to see what you might qualify for. Good Luck!
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Without Skin Removal
In select individuals, yes the muscles can be tightened without removing skin. These individuals: 1) have spread muscles but no extra skin, 2) do not have much fatty tissue in around the organs (tightening the muscles puts pressure on the internal abdominal contents which can push on the diapragm making it hard to breath or cut off circulation from pressure on the large vessels inside the abdomen).
The procedure requires an incision at the lower abdomen to get at the muscles in the lower half, and an incision at the belly button to get at the upper half. The skin and subcutaneous tissue needs to be separated off the muscles and the muscles sewn together. Sometimes this can lead to bunching of the skin if it is inelastic.
In your pictures your abdomen protrudes. If it also has fatty tissue inside, you would not be a good candidate. If your tummy sticks out just from loose muscles, you might be. Seek out an experienced board certified plastic surgeon to see what you might qualify for. Good Luck!
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April 23, 2013
Answer: Can the Muscle Walls of the Abdomen Be Tighten Without Having a Tummy Tuck?
The walls can be tightened without a tummy tuck, but you may or may not want skin removal. To be honest with you, I cannot tell much from the pictures. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tucks each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Answer: Can the Muscle Walls of the Abdomen Be Tighten Without Having a Tummy Tuck?
The walls can be tightened without a tummy tuck, but you may or may not want skin removal. To be honest with you, I cannot tell much from the pictures. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tucks each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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April 24, 2013
Answer: Can the Muscle Walls of the Abdomen Be Tighten Without Having a Tummy Tuck? (
It is sometimes possible to do just a muscle tightening. These photos are dark, but on viewing them I am not sur you would get enough of an improvement without removal of excess skin and fat.
Another issue can be that if there is a lot of tightening, the skin will be carried along and can buckle along the vertical midline if a skin release is not also done.
Discuss carefully all options with your surgeon. Best wishes.
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April 24, 2013
Answer: Can the Muscle Walls of the Abdomen Be Tighten Without Having a Tummy Tuck? (
It is sometimes possible to do just a muscle tightening. These photos are dark, but on viewing them I am not sur you would get enough of an improvement without removal of excess skin and fat.
Another issue can be that if there is a lot of tightening, the skin will be carried along and can buckle along the vertical midline if a skin release is not also done.
Discuss carefully all options with your surgeon. Best wishes.
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April 24, 2013
Answer: Tummy Tuck includes tightening the abdominal muscles
A tummy tuck involves 3 components:
Skin removal
Fat removal
Muscle tightening
One can choose to have all 3 components performed or just one or two. Please have a discussion with your plastic surgeon to figure out what would work best for you.
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April 24, 2013
Answer: Tummy Tuck includes tightening the abdominal muscles
A tummy tuck involves 3 components:
Skin removal
Fat removal
Muscle tightening
One can choose to have all 3 components performed or just one or two. Please have a discussion with your plastic surgeon to figure out what would work best for you.
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