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Tummy Tuck or Scar Revision for C Section Scar? 33 answers

I have two children and my first child was an emergency c-section due to placenta privia and I got a vertical c-section as well as for my second child...

Is It Safe to Perform Tummy Tuck Surgery Right After a C-section? 32 answers

Can I get a tummy tuck right after I give birth via c-section?

Pregnancy Stretch Marks 29 answers

When I was 8 months along in my pregnancy, I got PUPPP which created very severe stretch marks. I have these stretch marks little over a inch above my...

Can I Have Tummy Tuck Now or Wait Until I Lower my BMI? (photo) 26 answers

I've had three pregnancies, all c-sections. I've also lost 70 pounds through diet & exercise. However, I still have a BMI of 36 at...

Full or Mini? 26 answers

Hi there, after 1 c-section, I am left with a deflated abdomen and as can be seen in the photographs, red stretch marks from my belly button down. I...


Tummy Tuck Through C-section Incision 25 answers

I am 41 mom of four and would like to get rid of excess fat and stretch marks on my abdomen; can it be done through my C-section scar in bikini area...

Am I a Candidate for Tummy Tuck After a C-Section? (photo) 24 answers

I'm a 32 years old with two children. I had a c-section 11 years ago and a Vbac 1 year ago. I'm seriously considering getting a tummy tuck in...

Is a Tummy Tuck my Only Option? (photo) 23 answers

I am a 31 mother of two boys both delivered via c-section. I definitely am going to get a breast augmentation (not sure of saline or silicone). As far...

Full Vs Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction for Mother with High Umbilicus? 22 answers

I am a 33 year old mom with 2 kids and I don't plan to have any more kids. I have a low c-section scar and a high umbilicus or so I´ve been told...

Would I Qualify for a Tummy Tuck Right Now? (photo) 22 answers

Hello everyone!! So here is my question, I am 28 years old, mommy of 2 and 2 c sections in 2 years in a row! (yes I have a 2 and a 3 year old) I am...

Do Plastic Surgeons Tailor Tummy Tuck for Patient's Specific Needs? 21 answers

I am 35 years old and gave birth to my last child in March 2009 (3rd birth/c-section). I am 5'4" and about 160 lbs. And while I work out...

Tummy Tuck Scar - Is It Similar to C-Section Scar? 21 answers

Would my scar be hip to hip and as low as my C-section scar?

Is It Possible for a Tummy Tuck Scar Below C Section Scar? 21 answers

I am 23 years old. After a twin pregnancy, my stomach is full of stretch marks and I have loose, sagging skin. Im 5' 11", 179 lbs with a goal...

Should I Get a Full or Mini Tummy Tuck 21 answers

I have had 3 pregnancies, 2 c-sections. I am 5'4 and weigh 120lbs. I want to get a tummy tuck to get rid of stretch marks and tighten the...

How do I Decide Between Liposuction With or Without Tummy Tuck? (photo) 20 answers

I've had three (board certified PS) consults so far, and as many suggestions. I'd like another opinion. I'm 31, 5'2, and between...

Tummy Tuck for Butt-like Stomach? 19 answers

I had two children by c-section. My obgyn decided to cut me from my bellybutton down to my pubic bone. I look as if I have a butt instead of a stomach...

Post-C-Section, and Want To Get Rid Of My Belly. Which Form of Cosmetic Surgery Should I Use? 19 answers

So I am 21 years of age and a mother of a three year old. I am 5'8'' and 236 pounds. I have been trying since post pregnancy to lose the...

Tummy Tuck Vs Liposuction for Abdomen 18 answers

I am 112 pounds with thin arms and legs. My abdomen has always been large in proportion to my body, but after 3 C-sections, it is huge. I could pass...

Diastasis Repair with Liposuction but No Tummy Tuck? 18 answers

I'm considering Tummy Tuck but I've had much anxiety over the full procedure. I'm app 10 lbs from my pre-baby weight and I've had two cesareans, the...

Is Tummy Tuck Possible for Tummy with Multiple Surgery Scars? 18 answers

I am considering a Tummy Tuck. I have 2 vertical c-section scars that healed very well. However, there is excess skin on either side of the scars (my...

Is it Possible to Have a Horizontal Tummy Tuck Scar Placed Under C-Section Scar? 18 answers

I am wondering if I could possibly get a horizontal full tummy tuck scar below my current c-section scar without having to get a vertical scar. If the...

Which Type of Tummy Tuck Procedure Would Be Best for Me? (photo) 18 answers

I am 25 years old 4'11 and 125lbs. I have had 2 c-sections, the 1st was in 2007 and the 2nd in August 2011. So I am 4.5 months post-partum. I have...

Can a Tummy Tuck Be Carried out After Four C-sections? 17 answers

I have had four c-sections but would like a tummy tuck. Are there any reasons why this would not be carried out after four c-sections?

I've Lost 150 and Have had a C-Section, Will that Affect TT Results? (photo) 17 answers

Was my stomach muscle cut during the C-section and will that affect a positive outcome with the TT? My biggest concern is being happy with the end...

Is a Vertical Incision Necessary For My Tummy Tuck? 17 answers

I saw a surgeon today and he said he needed to do 3 cuts: one on belly bottom, another in the horizontal c-section and a 3rd one vertically below my...

Umbilical Float or Full Tummy Tuck for High Belly Button? 16 answers

I am 110lbs, 5'4" and had twins. I now have a hernia, diastasis, low c-section scar and only a small amount of skin ABOVE my belly button (bb). I...

Combo Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmenation - As Painful As C-Section? 16 answers

I am 32 year old and have 4 children 6 - 10 month old . I want to do Tammy tuck and breast augmentation in the same time. Can you please give me...

Easier to Recover from a Tummy Tuck if Had 2 Previous C-sections? 16 answers

I am a mother of two (via c-sections) and i have heard people say that this recovery is identical to c-section. So i wonder if it is easier on people...

Tummy Tuck Incision Location 16 answers

By looking at my picture, would I have to have an incision that would be hip to hip? Also, would the doctor cut on my c-section scar? Or since my...

Tummy Tuck & Lipo After a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) 16 answers

I have had 3 C-Sections my last in Jan 2009 a month after I developed a Pulmonary embolism (PE)in my left lung Doctors state it was due to the...

Will I Be Able to Get a Full TT with a Short Scar? (photo) 16 answers

I met with quite a few PS's before selecting my PS. 2 of them I consulted with told me I can get a Full TT with a short scar just a little bit...

Am I Good Candidate For A Tummy Tuck With a Low Thin Scar? (Photos) 15 answers

I am 5'1, 125 lbs who works out 5-6 days/week with weight training,cardio,and lots of core training. My body had been through 3 c-sections within...

Tummy Tuck Recovery and Necrosis Risk Due to Smoking? 14 answers

I have a Tummy Tuck scheduled in 7 wks. I used to be a smoker for many years but now only smoke socially (10 a month if that). I smoked a few the...

C-Section Scar and Tummy Tuck Scar Placement 14 answers

Will my C-section Scar Be Replaced by a Tummy Tuck Scar or Will I Have 2 Scars? (My c-section scar is at my bikini line.)

Can I Have a Tummy Tuck or Lipo 4 Months After my C-section? 14 answers

I had my c-section on february 2010. I am not currenly working and I would like to use the time to have a tumy-tuck or a liposection. I don't know if...

Tummy Tuck Using Same Incision for C-section? 13 answers

I was given a C-section in 1993 due to complications while giving birth to my son who weighed in at 9lbs 6oz. My problem is I was very a petite girl...

Tummy Tuck for Patient with Hernia After C-section? 13 answers

I have had 2 C-sections (2004 and 2008). After my last c-section, I developed an ileus. Because I was so bloated, my intestines pushed through the...

How Do I Get Rid of my Baby Belly Pouch After a C-section? 13 answers

I am 24 years old a mother of 1 and he is now 16 months old. I had my son by c-section; I used to have a great slim body and now I am very depressed...

Is This a Horrible Tummy Tuck Result? 13 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 5 weeks ago. i have battled an ongoing infection, and my results are deformed. my doc agrees that i need a revision, but i...

How to Get Rid of Pannus(fannypack)? 13 answers

I am 45, 3 kids, 2 C-sections,and Abdominal Hysterctmy. Dieting and excersizing(walking 4-8 miles 3-4 times a week/mixed jogging). I have lost 25lbs...

Must I Have a Full Tummy Tuck? 13 answers

I am nearly 1 year post-partum, having had twins by c-section. I am back to my pre-pregnancy weight and fit. If you held a tennis ball centered in...

How to Fix Protrusion Left After Umbilical Hernia Repair? 12 answers

I am 9 mos postpartum (twins). This was my second pregnancy. They were big (7 lbs) and carried to term. Amazingly, I have not a single stretch mark...

Will Tummy Tuck Get Rid of Old Horizontal Scar? 12 answers

Is it possible to get rid of the old scar during Tummy tuck? it runs 5" to 6" horizontally 1/2" to1" above my bellybutton. I have...

C-Section After Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

I had a WONDERFULL TUMMY TUCK 15 YEARS AGO.And i just had a baby last year.I had a vaginal birth and had no complications from TT, except things were...

Could I Ever Wake Up During a Tummy Tuck? I Did During My C-Section. 12 answers

When I had my emergency C-section, I remember feeling a lot of pain, so they put me to sleep and I remember waking up during the middle of the C-...

Options for Removing Loose Skin Above the Belly Button? 11 answers

I have 2 children by C Section. Now I have loose skin above my belly button, not below. I am thin but have diastasis. I was informed by a plastic...

Rectus Diastasis Repair After Hysterectomy? 11 answers

How long after a c-section hysterectomy do I need to wait to have surgery to fix my rectus diastasis? I am 7 weeks post-surgery and I can't take the...

Will I Have Good Tummy Tuck Results if Not at Desired Weight? 11 answers

I am 30 yr old female 5ft 2 in. 150lbs. I have had 2 c-section and have severe seperation in my abdominal muscles. I have a scheduled abdominoplasty...

What is Best Solution to Belly Wrinkling, Loose Skin and I Guess Fat Deposits? 11 answers

Hi. What is best solution to this wrinkling, loose skin and I guess fat deposits? 50yo, preg x2, c-sec x2. I work out but can't lose the...

Can I Have a Tummy Tuck After C-Section Delivery (At the Same Time)? 11 answers

I am considering after my next child to have a tummy tuck after birth. Is this a plausible procedure?

Can I Get a Tummy Tuck Now? 11 answers

I want a tummy tuck.I had 2 c-sections and 2 hernia repairs.My stomach has a lopsided look.My weight before kids was 160ish.I am 179 right now.I carry...

Is a tummy tuck safe if you have had c-section complications? 11 answers

I have had two c sections an with my last I tore internally. My doctor said that I have a lot of Scar tissue will this be an issue if I decide to get...

WIll Exercise Further Damage Ab Muscles if They Are Seperated? 10 answers

I previously had extremely tight ab muscles so I think damage to my ab muscles has occured after my second child's birth (c-section, 9 lbs./11oz...

Tummy Tuck Alternatives? 10 answers

My wife has had 3 C-sections. Her muscle tone is excellent but she does have loose skin and stretch marks over her rock hard abs. Is there anything...

Insurance Coverage for Muscle Repair from C-sections Damage? 10 answers

I have had four C-sections and have a few areas in my muscle wall that need to be repaired, beyond cosmetic issues. I am only about 10 pounds over my...

Will 2 C-sections Cause Any Problems for Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

I had two c-sections. Will that cause any issues for a tummy tuck?

Where Would a Ventral Hernia Appear After C-Sections? What About Repair Options? 10 answers

IF a person were to have an abdominoplasty and a umbilical and ventral hernia repaired at the same time, would the hernias be done laproscoically and...

Can You Have a Tummy Tuck (Mini or Reg) in Conjunction with a C-section? 10 answers

I have had ovarian cyst surgery in 2007, a c-section in 2009 and we're hoping for our second child in 2011. I have issue with where the c-section...

Answers on the cost of a tummy tuck 10 answers

I had a c-section recently due to the fact my son was very large...I did not mind this at the time, but it seems my skin is sagging off of me...I...

I Have a 6 Week Old C-section Wound, OB Suggested Seeing a Plastic Surgeon, is that a Good Idea? 10 answers

What can a plastic surgeon do for an open c section wound that is about 1/8 inch open? I had to be opened up 6 days post op due to hematoma and have...

I've Had a C-Section And Cyst Removal From Ovary. Is a Tummy Tuck Necessary To Repair Muscle Walls? 10 answers

I have had two surgeries. One of which was a c-section, and the other was a "Oophorectomy" I had a huge dermoid cyst on my ovary the surgeon...

Will a TT with Muscle Repair Help Strengthen Stomach Muscles After C Section? 10 answers

I have had two C-sections and since my second c-section I have had great difficulty building the strength back up in my abs. I have a large separation...

Tummy Tuck for Deep Fold After Two C-sections? 9 answers

It's been two years since my last c-section. I had two c-sections 13 months apart. My stomach is pretty close to flat except for my little problem....

Safe to Have a Tummy Tuck 2 Months After C-Section Delivery? 9 answers

I am considering having a tummy tuck done within the next week. I just had my second child by c-section two months ago. Is it safe to undergo surgery...

Am I a Healthy Candidate for a Tummy Tuck? 9 answers

Regarding to my earlier question, am I fit for the surgery? I wil pay $9000 for that and doing it in the biggest hospital with perfect care. Does that...

Who Do I See to Get a Possible Incisional Hernia and Tummy Tuck Evaluated? 9 answers

I am 34 years old and have had 3 c-sections. Over the past five years since my last c-section I sometimes experience a charley horse type pain along...

I Have Had Four C-sections and Currently Overweight. Will I Be a Good Candidate for TT? 9 answers

I currently in the process of diet and exercise regime to lose weight but as my mid-section is shrinking my lower abdominal is not going anywhere. I...

Tummy Tuck to Correct Problems from Multiple Surgery Scarring? 8 answers

Hi! My question is a little complicated. I have had several abdominal surgeries: 3 children/all c-section, 2 colon surgeries, hysterectomy, etc. My...

What Type of Tummy Tuck to Correct the Loose Skin Above my Belly Button? 8 answers

After my C-section I notice that my muscles protrude where they were not stiched back together from the belly button up. I have some wrinkled skin...

Hello, I Am 34 Years Old a Mother of Two Children, Both Delivered with a C-section 8 answers

My youngest is 5 now and i still look like i am at lease 5 months pregnant. I am considering a tummy tuck, my doctor said i should lose weight first...

Is a TT Easier or Harder to Heal from Than a C-Section and Hysterectomy? 8 answers

Jorenecker here again Ihealed from my hystorectmy and c-cection will the tt be the same or harder to heal from

Is It Possible to a Tummy Tuck Scar and C Section Scar to Create 1 Scar? 8 answers

Had a tummy tuck 6 years ago and just had a C Section 5 weeks ago. the area in between the two scars feel hard to the touch and also feels very...

I Am 5'8" and I Weigh 345lbs-350lbs. I Am Disabled, Am I A Candidate For a TT? 8 answers

I have chronic back pain due to bulging discs and minor scoliosis. I can't walk, or work out to take off the weight. I have one 3 year old child,...

How Soon After a C-section Can I Have a Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I am 46 yrs. old and I have had 4 c-sections and another c-section for a hysterectomy last year in May 2008. Would it be too soon to consider having a...

Hernia Repair Right After C-section? 7 answers

I am pregnant with my 3rd child, which will be a repeat c-section. I already had 2 c-sections with my other two children before. I have developed...

Obgyn to Perform Partial Tummy Tuck During C-section? 7 answers

Are there any OB/Gyns in the Dallas area that will do a partial Tummy Tuck during the C-section procedure--a two for one type procedure? I had both of...

Tummy Tuck for Patient with Lupus After 3 C-sections? 7 answers

I have had three c-section and am considering a Tummy Tuck. I also have lupus. Is it safe?

Tummy Tuck - I Have a Vertical C-section Scar from 20 Yrs Ago and Several Health Concerns 7 answers

I have a vertical c-section scar and lots of excess skin on my abdomen from 20 yrs ago. My conscern is the healing process. I am a type-1 diabetic. I...

4 C-Sections plus Hernia Surgery w/ Mesh. Can I Get a Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I have 4 children all are c-section. and had hernia surgery where medical mersh was put on my tummy. can i have tummy tuck to ride of my saggy belly?

Pregnant. If I Am Planning a Tummy Tuck Should I Have a C-section or Vaginal Delivery Now? 7 answers

I've always had a bunch of loose skin under the belly button and have wanted a tummy tuck my whole life. My weight has gone up and down but even...

How To Reduce Wrinkling on Abdomen That Has Stretch Marks and Two C Section Scars 7 answers

My stretch marks are 14 years old i am 33 years old i have had two c sections and the more weight i lose the wrinklier my skin appears on my stomach....

How Will a Second Pregnancy Affect Scar from Previous C-section? 6 answers

What will happen to my vertical scar during pregnancy and can I have an abdominoplasty during my next c-section? I had a child by c-section at 21...

Full Vs Mini Tummy Tuck for Vertical C-section Scar? 6 answers

I had a Tummy tuck consultation with a plastic surgeon. I've had two c-sections. I want a full tuck in order to achieve dramatic results. However, I...

How Painful is a Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

How much pain is involved with a Tummy Tuck as compared to a C-section?

Tummy Tuck for C-section Scar and Stomach? 6 answers

I am a 36 yr old, African-American female who had twins 15 yrs ago. During the delivery I had to have an emergency c-section and instead of a bikini...

Does Abdominal Muscle Work After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I've manage to gain some weight back after having a tummy tuck 3 years ago. Relaxed, my abs show a slight bulge now. Are there specific exercises I...

Tummy Tuck After 2 C-sections and Uterus Attached to Abdominal Wall? 6 answers

I recently welcomed my daughter into the world via c-section. (My second c-section). The doctor created a new incision approx. 1-1/2 inches below the...

What to Expect from Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I'm 26, and live in Las Vegas. I'm getting a Tummy Tuck Dec. 11th 2009 and I have to say I thought about canceling for no other reason other than I'm...

At What Point is Surgery Necessary for Split Abdominal Muscles? 6 answers

After my last c-section i noticed my stomach always sticks out to the point where i look about 3 months pregnant. As it turns out, my muscles are...

Advisable to Have Tummy Tuck Abroad? 6 answers

I have had 4 c-sections and a hysterectomy. I have a pregnant looking stomach and my back is being pulled by the weight of my stomach. I think that I...

C-section Incision for Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I had 5 C-sections, one that includes a hysterectomy May of last year. I would love to have a tummy tuck and breast implants. Would the surgeon cut...

Tummy Tuck for Patient with VP Shunt? 6 answers

I have a VP (Ventriculoperitoneal) shunt because of Hydrocephalus, but I want a Tummy Tuck because I have diastasis recti. My stomach is hard &...

What Happens to Stretch Marks After Post-Tummy Tuck Pregnancy? 6 answers

I want to have a Tummy Tuck because after 3 pregnancies (c-sections) and eating a healthy diet and going to the gym 7 days a week, I cannot get my...

How is Having Your Muscles Ripped by Pregnancy and then Developing a Hernea Cosmetic? 6 answers

I had twins seven years ago, I was a fit 20 year old. I gained alot of weight with my twins and then my doctors insisted I have a c-section. In...

How Soon After Pregnancy is It Safe to Get a Tummy Tuck if a C-section Was Performed During Delivery? 6 answers

What are the risks of having a tummy tuck too soon after delivery? Does it depend if you had a C-section versus natural delivery?

C-Section Scar Revision Options? Excessive Pain and Bad Scar 6 answers

Hi, I had a CS a year ago for failed induction. I am 22. My scar is thick, red and raised about a cm. It hurts a lot especially when I wear underwear....

Vertical and Horizontel Scars Due to C-cection and Hysterectomy, Can a TT Remove These? 6 answers

I already have virtical and horizontel scars do to c-cection and historectomy can these scars be removed with a tt leaving only one horizontel scar?

I Am 51 and Had 4 C-Sections, Am I a TT Candidate? 6 answers

I am 51 and had 4 c-section is it too late too have a tummy tuck

How Long Should I Wait for a Tummy Tuck After Having a C Section? 5 answers

Im having a C section in one week, and I wanted to know how long do I have to wait for a full tummy tuck, or if it's even possible to have one?

Tummy Tuck to Fix Adhesions? 4 answers

I have had three c-sections, a partial hysterectomy, two laparascopies. When the hysterectomy and laparoscopy were done, the adhesions were removed....

How Long Will the Hardness Last Around the Scar After a Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I've had 2 prior c-sections and the area where I've had my c-sections is still really swollen and hard as a rock. The tummy tuck scar on each...

Tummy Tuck a Good Alternative to Diet and Exercise After 2 C-sections? 4 answers

I have tried diet and exercise and I'm not getting rid of that flap that makes me wanna puke. Is tummy tuck a good alternative for me?

Tummy Tuck for Young Mother? 4 answers

I had one c-section. My extra skin is annoying.  I am only 18 (turning 19) so I think I am to young for a Tummy tuck? Well my stomach is not that...

Free Tummy Tuck for Endometriosis Patient? 4 answers

I am a stage IV Endometriosis patient. I am 33 years old, otherwise healthy person. I am undergoing a second Laperoscopy (sp?) surgery this summer due...

How to Get Rid of Abdominal Pouch After Pregnancy? 3 answers

I am a mother of two and had an emergency C-section about a year ago. Now, I have not had a problem getting rid of the weight, but I ended up with a...

What Are the Criteria for NHS to Cover Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I am just after my third Cesarean section and my stomach has a large over hang which is dead muscle. I have tried everything to get it back into...

Cutting Along C-Section Scar During Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I am thinking of having a Tummy Tuck. However, on almost all the before and after photos I've viewed (whether here in this site or elsewhere), the cut...

Is It Possible to Combine Tummy Tuck with C-section? 3 answers

Can I have my 2nd Tummy Tuck combined with my cesarean section? I had a Tummy tuck 16 months ago and I am now pregnant! Can I actually combine the...

Would It Be Safe for Me to Have a Tummy Tuck After 2 C-sections? 3 answers

I have had twins and a son, all born by c-section. I had both cuts along the bikini line (hip to hip). Is it safe for me to have a tummy tuck as i had...

I Am a 49 Year Old with 6 Kids and Overweight 230 at 5'7". I Have an Umbilical Hernia. 3 answers

I have had two c-sections and a big tummy flap over the scar. I have had a very painful tearing feeling in my lower belly when rolling over in bed...

Why Won't the Fat Go Away 1 Year After C-Section? 3 answers

! had 4 babies.was happy w/body & didnt mind little lose tummy skin,,however @35 got suprise baby(beautiful boy) however he was born via c-section...

Tummy Tuck with Abdominal Hernia -vs- Abdominoplasty During a C-section? 1 answer

My last pregnancy was 7 years ago in which we did have a C-section delivery for only one of my twins. I am currently almost 7 months pregnant and must...

Reaction to General Anesthesia (Hereditary Condition) 1 answer

Hello, I am new here, I had a baby via C-section 14 months ago and I'm now considering a tummy tuck within the next year or so. My aunts have told...
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