Tight Abs but Loose Skin and Stretch Marks - Different Tummy Tuck Procedure?

asked 1 year ago by 4kidsmama in Kailua, HI
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: stretch marks, female, loose skin

I have had 4 kids including twins. I am in really good shape and am back to my pre-pregnancy weight now. I even have defined abs but have loose skin and stretch marks which I hate. What differences could I expect in the procedure and recovery time if my issue is just with the skin and do not need tightening of my abdominal wall? Would this also cost less? Thanks.

6 answers to Tight Abs but Loose Skin and Stretch Marks - Different Tummy Tuck Procedure?

Mini or full tummy tuck?

Thank you for the question and the history provided. A few general words of caution may be helpful in regards to mini- tummy tuck surgery. In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present consultation. For example, the area of skin excised is quite small. The abdominal wall... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Tummy tuck

If your muslce are in good shape you may not need a diastasis repair. But with loose skin that is hanging,. A tummy tuck may be reasonable. Hard to say without a photo or exam.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Skin Only Tummy Tuck Candidates are Arare

The simple unassailable fact is that the very foundation of a great Tummy Tuck is a totally flat tummy which is brought about by a tight repair of stretched AND separated abdominal muscles. Because one pregnancy, much less multiple pregnancies, irreversibly separate and stretch the abdominal muscles to an extent that is never recoverable nor repairable with intense exercise. As a result, even the most athletic mothers posses a variable degree of abdominal wall laxity. The muscle... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Skin only tummy tuck.

As mentioned by Dr. Blinski, a skin only tummy tuck may be a good procedure for you. The cost may be less than a full depending on the amount of time to perform the procedure and the length of the incision. I recently had a patient run a marathon, against my advice, 6 weeks after a skin only tummy tuck, However, it would likely be a 2 week recovery.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Loose skin on the abdomen

4kidsmama, If you decide to remove only the skin without muscle tightening, your recovery will be quicker and less uncomfortable. You will not be restricted from lifting heavy objections or straining as you would if you had your muscles tightened. The cost of the procedure, however, remains the same. I am not aware of any surgeon who's fees vary depending on whether or not the muscle gets tightened. Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD

Martin Jugenburg, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

Loose Skin and Stretch Marks

A Skin only tummy tuck takes approximately the same amount of time as a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. So the fees are essentially similar . Healing might be slightly shorter. See 3 boarded surgeons in person. So Cost would be a bit less. Best of luck from MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski 305 598 0091

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

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