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What Type of Tummy Tuck Do I Need to Remove the Maximum Amount of Stretch Marks? (photo)

Hello! I have had two children, and I am not planning on having any more. I have a lot of stretch marks from my second child, and I am planning to get a mommy makeover in July. I have stretch marks on my hips as well, and one of my hips has always been larger than the other. I understand the scar that will accompany the procedure, and also that only marks below my belly button will be able to be removed. In your opinion, what do you recommend I get done to achieve the best outcome possible?

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Full Tummy Tuck with Lipo

Judging from the photos a standard tummy tuck would be your best option. the procedure would remove the most affected area of your stomach, but may not completely remove the stretch marks abouve you belly button. However they will be well hidden along your bikini line. After the procedure and after your scar has healed you may want to try silicone based scar treatment creams, with which some have noticed a decrease in the appearance of stretch marks, but there is no difinitive proof that it... more

Options for abdominal rejuvenation

In my experience, I see three good options all with advantages and disadvantages. Lipoabdominoplasty with aggressive liposuction of abdomen and upper hips. One stage procedure but the degree of stretch marks may be limited as the degree of skin tightening will need to be conservative because of the agressive liposuction. Full tummy tuck with UH liposuction, minimal abdominal liposuction of the deep fat only. The skin can be tightened more aggressively with less... more

Tummy tuck to remove stretch marks

I feel that you would benefit from a traditional tummy tuck procedure, and hip liposuction for the best results. Even with the traditional tummy tuck procedure, some of the stretch marks above your belly button may not be completely removed. They will, however, be placed very low on your tummy and possibly hidden in your bikini bathing suit. Hip liposuction will allow for a smoother transition from tummy to back.

You will love your change.

Hi Jojo, You are a great patient to have an abdominoplasty and ultrasonic liposculpture of the "muffin top". The scar for your TT will be placed inside you underwear and hidden even a small bikini bottom. The liposculpture can be done through your abdominoplasty incison. The few stretch marks that currently are above your belly button will end up just above your incision line (above your pubic area) and can be hidden with a slightly higher swim suit bottom. ... more

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Abdominoplasty would place scar low enough

Because the stretch marks are mainly below your belly button and because standard Abdominoplasty removes all skin from belly button to the hairline, a standard Abdominoplasty would place the scar low enough to be hidden and get rid of the stretch tissue. See my web site for similar tummy tuck before and after pictures.

Tummy Tuck in Temple, Texas (Love the way that sounds:)

A standard full TT with liposuction to the hips to allow it to all blend will work fine. Generally if you draw a line horizontally about a half inch above your belly button, then the stretch marks that are above that line will be left after the procedure. Except they will be very low on your tummy just above your pubic area. I recently published an article on over 300 outpatient abdominoplasty cases. see video

Tummy Tuck

I think that liposuction and Abdominoplasty is the way for you to go. You will have some stretch marks that will be left but it will contour you better then just a tummy tuck. Good luck and please seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

What can be done to remove strech marks?

By your picture, if you are healthy, I would recommend a procedure called a lipoabdominoplasty, a combination of a full tummy tuck and circumferential trunk liposuction. It is a procedure that can transform your abdomen and bring you back to your pre-baby body! good luck!

Can tummy tuck remove all of the stretch marks?

That thank you for your questions and for your photographs. Based on your photographs it appears as though you would be a good candidate for a full abdominoplasty. Your plastic surgeon will have to confirm this by performing a pinch test in the office to see how much laxity you truly have. If a patient is a good candidate for a full abdominoplasty it will usually remove the majority of stretch marks that occur below the bellybutton. You must be aware though that... more

Tummy Tuck to Remove Stretch Marks: Extended abdominoplasty as part of a Mommy Makeover

Stretch marks on the abdomen and hips after pregnancy are indications of permanent damage to the skin. There are no topical treatments for stretch marks despite the common belief that firming creams, lasers and even liposuction help make them disappear. The permanent damage to skin is irreversible and the only options include: live with them or have them removed. From the tone of your inquiry, it sounds like your mind is made up and you are ready for a mommy makeover. A tummy tuck is part of... more

Go for the full scar

Trying to get those stretch marks out with a "mini" tummy tuck just won't work, so you should plan on a longer scar, and the full deal. Your surgeon will tell you more about it...

Tummy Tuck

Depending on your anatomy, you would benefit from a full tummy tuck or an extended tummy tuck +/- liposuction of your waist/flanks. 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... more

A tummy tuck would remove most of your stretch marks

Looking at your pictures, I feel a tummy tuck would remove most of your stretch marks. Ultimately, this would be decided at surgery depending on your body. The stretch marks that you would have left would be toward the lower part of your abdomen. You would get a significant amount of muscle tightening at the same time which would make you fairly flat from your side view. Good luck!

Best Tummy Tuck for Me?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I think you will benefit from either a standard tummy tuck operation or an extended tummy tuck operation depending on exactly what your goals are. If the major area of concern is the anterior abdomen, then a standard tummy tuck should suffice. Best results will be achieved if/when you have achieved your long-term stable weight. On the other hand, patients who are undergoing a standard tummy tuck procedure should be... more

Tummy tuck

You are an excellent candidate for a full tummy tuck. Don't waste your money on a mini tuck; it won't give you a very significant improvement. If you consult with a plastic surgeon, he or she can draw lines on your abdomen which will show you exactly which stretch marks will be removed and which ones won't. Since the skin excision tapers off out at the hips, fewer stretch marks will be removed there than closer to your midline. more

Abdominoplasty and Stretch Marks

Focus on abdominal contour and not the elimination of stretch marks. You can't eliminate them. A "classic" abdominoplasty with liposuction of the abdomen and flanks gives a beautifu contour.Make certain that your surgeon places the scar low. The biggest flaw I see is that some surgeons place the incision in the lower abdominal crease, but when it is closed under tension it pulls the scar up too close to the umbilicus and cannot be hidden in a bikini. Look at web... more

As heavier the patient as wider and bigger the scar

Yes you would requier a normal TT combined with ultrasonic lypo with a shorter resulting wound and also rectal muscles plications of course you will never eliminate the whole estriaes or wrinkles but they will improve in more than a 75%