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How Much Will a Tummy Tuck Benefit Me? (photo)

asked 5 months ago by heather80 in phoenix az
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
Question viewed 292 times
Tags: stretch marks, candidate

I have extensive stretchmarks and am considering a tummy tuck in the near future. What can I expect after the procedure as far as reduction of my stretch marks? I also have a lot of extra skin and want my stomach tighter. Is this a good procedure for me to get the results I want? I also want to lose about 25 lbs before the procedure and have been working out but cant seem to get it to improve any more.

16 answers to How Much Will a Tummy Tuck Benefit Me? (photo)

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Tummy tuck will remove your loose skin and most stretch marks

Based on your photos, you appear to be a great candidate for a tummy tuck. Your stretch marks from your belly button down to your pubic area will be removed. The small amount of stretch marks just above your belly button will still be with you, however, they will be much lower after the surgery- close to your pubic area. I'm not sure you need to lose 25 pounds, but I would consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in person. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.williambrunomd.com

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Tummy Tuck Improves Stretch Marks, Shape of Abdomen

Hi there- You look like a great candidate for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). The details of the procedure vary from patient to patient, and from surgeon to surgeon to some degree, and so I wouldn't want to speak for the surgeon you choose... On the other hand, I think that as long as you find a skilled and talented surgeon, you should expect to have a flat tummy with elimination of at least all of the stretch marks below your belly button. Choosing the best surgeon you can... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Lose the skin & the stretchmarks with tummy tuck

From the posted pictures, you appear to be a good candidate for tummy tuck. You can expect to lose most of the stretch marks from your lower abdomen as the excess skin is removed. It is recommended to be close to your goal weight prior to proceeding with surgery.
George John Alexander, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck has benefits

Thank you for your question and the photos. I think that you will see an amazing difference in your abdomen if you choose to do a tummy-tuck. The tummy tuck will not only remove the skin, stretch marks, and fat from your lower belly, but it will tighten the muscles and tighten the skin in the upper portion of your abdomen as well. If you haven't already done so, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a... more
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Will I be a good candidate for the tummy tuck?

After reviewing your photograph I believe you would be a very good candidate for the tuummy tuck. You don't appear to be overweight , therefore, you do not need to lose any weight. In fact any weight loss will not have any advantageous effect on the outcome. If you are serioulsy bothered by the appearance of your abdomen, you should seek consultation by a Board Certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
George Lefkovits, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Am I A Tummy Tuck Candidate?

Dear heather80, Your photos suggest that you may be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. The tummy tuck will tighten your belly by removing extra skin, tightening the underlying muscles, and removing a significant amount of the stretch marks. Warmest wishes, Larry Fan, MD
Larry Fan, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Great candidate

I think you will be an excellent candidate for a full tummy tuck to repair your diastasis, remove stretch marks and excess skin. Good luck.
Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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You can have a great result with tummy tuck!

A full tummy tuck with muscle plication, umbilical transposition, and excess skin removal will yield a fabulous result for you, with removal of most (75-80%) of your stretch marks--all those below the belly button, which appear to be the majority of them from your photograph. The reason you can't seem to lose any more weight is because you don't need to! You have stretched abdominal wall tissues (diastasis recti) that exercise cannot improve, and stretch-marked loose skin that... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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How Much Will a Tummy Tuck Benefit Me? (photo)

Based solely upon the posted photos I believe you could have either a full TT or a mini TT. But to lose 25 more pounds before the operation, the way you appear in the photos I do not think it will be of a benefit to the surgery.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck for stretch marks

You are an excellent candidate for tummy tuck to reduce stretch marks, loose skin, and corrrect the muscle laxity. The stretch marks removed are those at the level of the belly button and below. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck candidate

You could lose maybe 75% of the stretch marks and tighten the skin and the muscles so from that standpoint you look like a typical TT candidate. I don't see from your photos ahere you have 25 extra pounds to lose. Your happiness with this depends on your expectations and on your scar tolernace. Go to some excellent plastic surgeons for in person consultations.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck Candidate

You are a great candidate for a tummy tuck. 1. Excess skin without a lot of excess fat 2. Muscle weakness 3. Most of the stretch marks at or below the belly button. You should get a great result!
John P. Stratis, MD

Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon
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You are a great candidate

You are a great candidate for a tummy tuck. Dont worry about losing any weight before, you look thin enough. All of the stretch marks under your belly button should be removed and with tightening the abdominal muscles, you will have a nice flat tummy.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Should Remove Most Stretch Marks

A tummy tuck should remove the majority of your stretch marks which are at or below your umbilicus. In addition the muscle tightening should largely correct the laxity in your central abdomen. Obtain a consultation with a BC plastic surgeon with whom you can discuss your options as well as the benefits and risks.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck

Based on your photos, it appears that you would likely benefit from a tummy tuck procedure. A tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure. A 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... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Tummy Tuck Candidate?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I think you are an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery. This operation will serve to remove “a lot of extra skin” and reapproximate the abdominal wall muscles that may have spread with weight gain/loss and/or pregnancies. This will tighten up the abdominal wall and help narrow the waistline. The pubic area can also be addressed if necessary. The loose skin and stretch marks from the belly button down will be removed.... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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