Tummy Tuck: Q&A
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I'm 21 and would like to remove stretch marks, tighten up the skin and improve the appearance of my navel. What procedure(s) should I look into? Am I a good candidate for Tummy Tuck?
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camillifer
in Wailuku, Hawaii
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Improve belly button and diastasis recti with tummy tuck
You would unquestionably benefit from a tummy tuck. The question is which one.
You have issues with the appearance of the belly button. This is primarily due to the spreading of the stomach muscles, or diastasis recti. The problem is present both above and below the belly button.
It doesn't appear you have a lot of loose skin. Therefore a more limited incision, umbilicoplasty and complete repair of the diastasis all the way up even above the belly button would be my recommendation. In...
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Mini tummy tuck may be the answer
Based on the picture you have provided, I do not feel you are a candidate for a full tummy tuck. You do not appear to have enough excess skin/ fatty tissue to remove for this procedure. A mini tummy tuck, which only addresses the area below your belly button may be a possibility. The problem is however, this procedure may address the muscle laxity you appear to have, but will not significantly remove enough skin to address all of your stretch marks. In addition, you would be left with a...
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Options for abdominal contouring
You are a bit young for a tummy tuck which is a large operation, painful, and leaves a long scar. Is the long scar worth getting rid of stretch marks?
You appear to have a diastasis recti. You also may or may not have an umbilical hernia, but I can't be sure.
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Tummy tuck improves some though not all stretch marks
Stretch marks that are a result of rapid weight loss or gain, or as a result of pregnancy can be improved by tummy tuck. I is important to understand though that the stretch marks that are present above the belly button are not eliminated, only moved lower down on the abdomen as this is the skin that will be repositioned after the loose skin of the lower abdomen is eliminated. Also, it takes more than stretch marks to make a good candidate for a tummy tuck. Skin laxity is the key. A...
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A mini-tummy tuck can improve the appearance of your belly button and tighten your abs
Hello - It appears as though you're an excellent candidate for a mini-tummy tuck. This is where a small incision is made at the bikini line and the belly button is contoured into a more aesthetically pleasing shape and the abdominal muscles can also be tightened. The recovery takes about 1-2 weeks with minimal pain and discomfort.
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Full Tummy Tuck for loose belly skin and undesireably belly button
In your situation there is no substitute for a physical examination.
During this appointment, the surgeon will determine if they believe all the skin from the umbilicus to the pubis can be removed.
Your history of weight gain and loss and/or pregnancy is very important as well.
If you have not had children, you may want to defer the surgery until a time that are you have completed bearing children
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Tummy tuck for stretch marks belly button appearance
I do not recommend a full tummy tuck in a 21 year like you as pictured here. It is a mistake, and I disagree with any poster who would recommend this surgery for you. I base this from the photo and I am concerned about your realistic expectations. Go see 3 boarded plastic surgeons.
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You may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck
You may be the perfect candidate for a tummy tuck. It certainly would help with the stretch marks of your abdominal wall skin and would help re-shape your navel. If you have any bulging of the abdominal wall because of muscle laxity (looseness), it would help correct that as well.
A couple of small points. If you're not done having children, wait to have the procedure. It's likely that pregnancy would undo the results of the procedure. In addition, you need to be comfortable with a...
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Tummy Tuck and belly button
The photo you submitted does not look bad enough to warrant surgery in my opinion.
However, without the benefit of an exam, it is difficult to make a final judgement so I would suggest you seek out a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. Perhaps there is a modified, or lesser procedure that may work for you.
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Tummy Tuck Candidate
Women in good health who do not smoke, who have tummy skin looseness and are done having babies are good candidates for a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty). This needs to be determined with an actual examination.
If you are a candidate for a Tummy Tuck, the loose skin is removed, tummy flattened, waist narrowed, any sagging of the Mons pubis corrected and the belly button CAN be made smaller and much more of an "innie" with a hooded upper shelf.
Dr. P. Aldea
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