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Ask a QuestionWhat Should I Do? Post-Partum, Just Stretch Marks, No Loose Skin? (photo)
i'm 10 weeks postpartum have had 2 kids within the past 15 months. have no loose skin, just some stretch marks. am i a good candidate for umbilicoplasty? is my abdomen that horrendous?
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lilbopoop
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What surgery do I need?
Thanks for your questions and for your photographs. A pinch test on the laxity of your skin will help to determine what your options are. Depending upon the degree of skin laxity , and I know you don't think there's much it looks as though you may benefit from a mini or full tummy tuck. It does not look as though the answer is in the bellybutton alone. A board certified plastic surgeon and a pinch test looking not just at the belly button, but at the underlying...
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Post partum
You should start with a visit to a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation in a few months. You skin will probably shrink some more since you are still pretty early post partum
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Candidate for tummy tuck or umbilcoplasty?
I would need to actually examine how much loose skin you have in your abdomen to determine which procedure would be best for you. From the photos I doubt that you have the extra skin necessary for a tummy tuck. An umbilcoplasty however is not going to get rid of the skin above your belly button. I would recommend having a surgeon pinch your skin and determine if a tummy tuck is right for you.
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Umbilicoplasty probably not the answer
It is hard to see your belly button with the loose skin around it. It looks like the loose skin is the problem and not the belly button. An umbilicoplasty is designed to shape the belly button and not all of the loose skin on the abdomen. Your plastic surgeon can examine you and go over your goals and come up with a plan that will meet your needs.
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Dr. Peterson
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Umbilicoplasty
I cannot quite tell from the photo enough detail about the navel and the amount of skin laxity to give a useful answer, except that this will best be answered in the setting of an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon.
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Hello
From your picture its very hard to give you adequate advice. You need to go to a certified PS to get your options.
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Abdomen
The definition of horrendous should be made by you. If you don't like the stretch marks, belly button and excess skin ( I am sure it is there) go to a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss your issues and what can be done. Wait till you are 3- 6 months post partum and make sure you are not having more children.
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Candidate for Umbilicoplasty
The answer to this question depends upon what bothers you and what your goals are. An umbilicoplasty can remove very little skin without causing distortion or a noticeable scar. Umbilicoplasty works well for a small superior lip and/or one with little definition - belly button can be anchored to create depression and definition.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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