Tummy tuck for mother of six children?

Will I achieve good results from Tummy Tuck? I have had 6 children and have major muscle separation.

Tummy tuck for mother of six children?
5 answers to “Tummy tuck for mother of six children?”

A: Tummy tuck after 6 babies.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! You look like an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck.  The muscle separation can be fully corrected, the excess fat and the apron can be removed, and the skin can be tightened.  You should do great, and don't see why you cannot expect a flat stomach.

A: Tummy tuck is the only effective procedure for you

Sam Jejurikar, MD

The bulging of your abdominal wall is largely the result of wide muscle separation.  To successfully eliminate the bulge, these muscles need to be sutured back together.  In addition, to eliminate the overhang of your lower abdomen, skin needs to be removed. From your pictures, you look like an ideal... more

A: You need a tummy tuck

Richard P. Rand, MD

Based on your photos which show the appearance of extra skin and fat, and loose muscles, after 6 children you would benefit from a full tummy tuck.  Nothing less will be close to as valuable for improving your tummy.

A: There is an operation for you

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

With muscle separation and laxity and excess of soft tissue, there is definitely an operation for you to improve your contour and even functionality. You will need to decide how long of an incision you are willing to accept and where it should be located and how aggressive, if at all, to be with excess fat... more

A: ? Tummy tuck for mother of six children?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Dear Mommyto6kiddos, You are the one the operation was designed for. If you are done having children, do not smoke, and have no major medical issues, an abdominoplasty should correct the muscle separation, flatten the tummy, accentuate your waist, lift a droopy pubis and smooth the cellulite of the anterior... more

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