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Do I HAVE to Have a Tummy Tuck? (photo)
I am 24 and have 2 kids. Over the past year or so I have gone from 250lbs down to 162lbs with a final goal of 150. Also I am 6' tall. I have severe stretch marks from pregnancy and now terrible loose skin from weight loss. Getting healthy and skinner has actually made my already low self esteem worse. My husband is deployed and I have no family here. Is there any options for the stretch marks or the Loose skin other than a tummy tuck since recovery is going to be impossible with my kids?
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kddemarchia
in Nashville, TN
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Tummy Tuck Criteria
Hello,
Because of the weight loss and pregnancies, your skin has lost elasticity, become expanded, and lost underlying support of the deep tissues. There are no other surgical or non- surgical modalities (e.g. liposuction, laser liposuction, Vaser, Zeltiq, Ulthera, etc...) that can attain the same level of improvement as an abdominoplasty in your situation. In fact, you'd probably see little to no change with most of these other techniques/devices.
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Do I HAVE to Have a Tummy Tuck?
Based upon the posted photos you are a excellent candidate for full Tummy Tuck with muscle repair. Seek in person evaluations.
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Tummy tuck
Hello and thank you for the pictures.
Considering the weight loss history and two pregnancies with the obvious skin laxity and redundancy as showed clearly from the photos. Add to that, the expected muscle weakness from the pregnancies, unfortunately the only option here is full tummy tuck operation.
Good luck
UAE Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck is the only real option for loose skin and stretch marks
Tummy tuck is always an elective procedure but for significant skin laxity and stretch marks, especially after substantial weight loss, there is no real alternative that will give any worthwhile results.
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Tummy tuck?
You have significant skin laxity and a tummy tuck will give you the best result. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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No Tummy Tuck Alternatives
The simple answer is that you have no alternative but a tummy tuck. The combination of loose skin and stretch marks means that only a wide excision can improve your abdomen. Do not pursue any lesser options as they will not work. The time for a tummy tuck may be better in the future so the wait will be worth it
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Tummy tuck will elminate excess skin
Thank you for your question. A tummy tuck will improve the appearance of your abdomen, eliminating a lot of the excess skin. There is no other procedure or treatment which will do this. The part of tummy tuck that leads to what some consider to be a lengthy and somewhat difficult recovery is the muscle tightening, NOT the skin removal. We can assume that after 2 children, your rectus muscle is probably separated and you would benefit from having this sewn back...
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Do you have to?
You don't have to have a tummy tuck, but you sure are a good candidate and nothing else will make your tummy flatter.
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Need a Tummy Tuck?
Congrat's on the weight loss!
Based on your pictures, a tummy tuck is your best option for improvement. Nonsurgical treatments will result in a very minimal improvement and (in my opinion) would not be worth the money.
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Do I HAVE to Have a Tummy Tuck?
You do not have to have a tummy tuck, but that is the only way to improve your abdominal appearance. A TT will remove excess skin and adjacent fat, tighten your abdominal wall, and will remove some of the stretch marks. You would need help with your kids for at least about 10 days after surgery.
There are no other alternative options other than a TT. When you ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in your area. You should consider cross referencing the...
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