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Would a TT Be Right for Me? I Want To Get Rid of The Spare Tire From Pregnancy (photo)

asked 4 months ago by sparetire952 in Minneapolis, MN
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
Question viewed 238 times
Tags: after pregnancy, candidate, loose skin, spare tire

I am a mother of 3 children. After my first child I wasn't able to loose any weight. I gained even more weight with the second. I was working out regularly with my third but I was showing at 2 months. My last pregnancy I gained a total of 16 lbs which was where my dr wanted me to be. And lost it all most instantly I gained the least with the last but my skin streched the most. Now I am stuck with this tire around my stomach. Also Do dr's give discounts for patients who pay cash?

13 answers to Would a TT Be Right for Me? I Want To Get Rid of The Spare Tire From Pregnancy (photo)

Tummy Tuck Candidate?

Thank you for the question and pictures. You will be an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery once you reach your long term stable weight. Your timing in relation to having completed having pregnancies is ideal. This operation will serve to remove a significant amount (but not all) of stretch marks present, remove significant skin and subcutaneous tissue, and “tighten up” abdominal wall muscles that have likely spread with weight gain/loss and... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Tummy Tuck after Pregnancy

Thank you for sharing your photos. You have excess skin and fat involving the upper and lower abdomen. Without an exam, it is difficult to determine how much muscle laxity you have. I would recommend performing surgery at a goal weight that you can maintain longterm. The abdominal wall is composed of three layers, skin/fat/muscle. All of these are addressed by a tummy tuck. However, It is important to understand that the best... more

Paul S. Gill, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck after pregnancy

Thank you for your question and the photos. From the pictures, yes, it looks like you would benefit from some, if not all, aspects of a tummy tuck. For best results, get at or near the weight that you would like to be at the time of surgery and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle of diet and exercise. To be sure tummy tuck is right for you, see at least two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good... more

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is Very Safe and Effective for Correcting Your Problems

Hi there- Without a formal examination (pictures are great but not as good as an in person exam) it would be difficult to say for sure, but you look like a good candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. Please be aware of the following: Safe and effective plastic surgery depends on finding a surgeon Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery Achieving the best outcome possible requires understanding that the best plastic surgeons, in addition to having... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement

You are an excellent candidate for a TT as long as you plan no further pregnancies. Certainly, you would not want to undo the abdominoplasty by another pregnancy. Although, you are most concerned about the spare tire and loose skin, the abdominal wall strength which is determined by your fascia is equally important. Mesh reinforcement of the fascia has been shown to increase abdominal wall strength, increase efficiencies of muscles and reduce weight and maintain reduced... more

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

TT ?

Are you finished with having children? Based on your photos, it appears that a Tummy Tuck would be the right procedure for you. Most surgeons do give a discount for cash since they are saved the credit card processing fee.

William H. Gorman, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

www.whgormanmd.com

Would a TT Be Right for Me? I Want To Get Rid of The Spare Tire From Pregnancy (photo)

Great photos posted! And as ALL expert agree a FULL TUMMY TUCK is a good option. Seek in person evaluations from boarded PSs in your area.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Would a tummy tuck be right for me?

Without examining you, from your photos it appears that you are carrying a fair amount of fatty tissue around your tummy, particularly in the upper tummy and, I would guess, within the abdominal cavity. Tummy tucks are the answer for loose skin and for loose abdominal muscles and fascia. They are not the answer for excess fatty tissue. If you lose the excess weight that you are carrying around your middle, you will be an excellent candidate for a full tummy tuck, and should... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

A Full Tummy Tuck is THE Answer

The pregnancies stretched and separated your abdominal muscles as well as stretching and cracking (stretch marks) your abdominal skin. A Full Tummy Tuck is the only way to correct these deformities. It will tighten the abdominal muscles, narrow the waist, flatten the tummy and lift a sagging mons pubis. You may also benefit from having liposuction of the back and hips.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Candidate for Tummy Tuck

Yes, you look like an excellent candidate for tummy tuck / abdominoplasty based on the photos. However, you would need a full examination prior to making an final determination of what procedure(s) to have. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Tummy tuck

I would agree with Dr. Rand. You have a lot of intra-abdominal fat, combined with a large chest diameter, and relatively small hips. This is a formula for a failure of the muscle plication due to the forces involved. Discounts for cash depend on the individual office policies.

Victor Au, MD
Chapel Hill Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck candidacy

You are an excellent candidate for this surgery! See a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation . I do not discount for cash (because I pay taxes on it all the same) but certainly you could tactfully discuss fees with your plastic surgeon.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Not a TT candidate yet

From your photos you are appearing to carry excess fat inside the upper abdominal area which will make you less than an ideal TT candidate until you lose that. The lower abdominal issues can be addressed now but you won't get as good an overall result until you lose the upper abd fat. Good luck.