Tummy tuck for stretch marks?

I just had my 3rd baby 6 weeks ago and am wanting a tummy tuck to get rid of the stretch marks that extend to my belly button. I am only 21 years old and want to look and feel my age again.

I am still losing my pregnancy weight and have about 20 lbs to go to where I would like to be... my only problem is once I get to my ideal weight, there is NO extra skin, you can't even pinch it together, but I want to get rid of my stretch marks!

Should I continue to lose weight or get the surgery and then lose the rest? Is a tummy tuck the best option?  I have more than enough loose skin to do it now, and it's very frustrating.

5 answers to “Tummy tuck for stretch marks?”

A: Abdominoplasty, Mini-abdominoplasty, and Stretch Mark Treatment after Pregnancy

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Most experienced plastic surgeons have strict guidelines to adhere to when planning an abdominoplasty procedure. In your case, you are in the immediate post-partum phase of healing. This is an important time when estrogen and hormones are peaking and affecting the anterior abdominal wall and skin. Hormones... more

A: Tummy tuck and pregnancy

Steven H. Williams, MD
By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Congratulations on the new addition to your family! Abdominoplasty produces the best result when you are as close to your ideal weight as possible.  The concept of losing weight after the tummy tuck typically produces results that aren't as good as losing the weight first. Of course, losing weight is the... more

A: Stretch marks equals extra skin

Robert M. Freund, MD
By Robert M. Freund, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Although you may think that you do not have extra skin, if you have stretch marks, then you have extra skin. Be sure that your third child is your last and then get the tummy tuck. My favorite technique is the High lateral Tension Abdomenoplasty - great results, great scar and natural hourglass body shape... more

A: A tummy tuck will usually remove most of the strech marks below your belly button.

George J. Beraka, MD
By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

To proudnavyaowife, Hi. Wait a few months, lose a few more pounds, and then consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.  You will probably do fine with a tummy tuck.  I think you will have enough loose skin.  Just make sure you are done having babies before you have a tummy tuck.

A: Be patient and see an experienced surgeon

Armando Soto, MD
By Armando Soto, MD - Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Hi- I understand your frustration- you know it would be best to wait until you've reached your target weight to pursue surgery but are afraid that if you do, the outcome of surgery will be compromised. I don't think you need be concerned, however. It IS important to lose the weight of the pregnancy, and to... more

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