Tummy Tuck Vs Laser Skin Tightening for Minimal Loose Skin After Pregnancy

I've had three children via C-section, and a hysterectomy. I am 5'2 and 112 pounds and exercise a few times a week. Although my stomach looks flat...

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Mini Tummy Tuck Vs Full Tummy Tuck?

Should I have a mini tummy tuck or full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)? What are the differences on recovery time and surgery success? I've had 3 kids...

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Am I a Good Candidate for a Full or Mini Tummy Tuck?

After having 4 children and from yo yo dieting, my stomach is a mess. I have lots of stretch marks and lower abdominal loose skin. I have been to 2...

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Tummy Tuck Without Drainage Vs. with Drains?

Does it make a difference on swelling? I notice that people who have Tummy Tucks without drainage seem to be more swollen than tummy tucks done with....

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Tummy Tuck Vs Liposuction for Abdomen

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...

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High Tension Tummy Tuck Vs. Regular Tummy Tuck

What's the difference between a high tension tummy tuck and a regular one?

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Mini or full tummy tuck and future pregnancies?

I am currently looking to have a tummy tuck done. As you can see I have quite a few stretchmarks, (two pregnancies, second was a twin surrogacy for my...

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Full Tummy Tuck or Mini for stretch marks and loose skin

I have 4 year old daughter. When I was pregnant I went from 115 lbs to 198 lbs... all in the belly!!! I have lost a lot of it and now, like the...

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How Does a Doctor Decide if You Need a Tummy Tuck or Mini?

I've had two pregnancies which have left my lower abdomen all the way up to my navel with stretch marks and loose skin. I also have scaring on my...

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Tummy Tuck vs. Exercise for Hanging Skin

Through diet and exercise, I have lost about 65-70lbs. I feel as though almost everything on my body has improved dramatically with the exception of...

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Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck?

I had a child 3 years ago & am now 22 years old. Im still considered a thin person but i have a little bit of loose skin & stretchmarks below...

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Love Handles - Lipo of the Flanks or Extend the Tummy Tuck Incision?

Is it possible to eliminate, or greatly reduce, "love handles" during a tummy tuck by extending the incision or is lipo still necessary?

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

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...

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Drains or Quilting Sutures for TT?

I've had 2 consults for a full TT with breast implants. Both surgeons were highly recommended, board certified, 30+ yrs experience. One uses...

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Tummy Tuck, Mini, Modified? What's the Difference and How Different Are the Scars?

I asked how a doctor decides what kind of tummy tuck a patient needs, I got great responses but now I am left wondering about the scars, and what a...

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Should I Get a Full or Mini Tummy Tuck

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...

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Muscle Repair Vs Fascia Tightening

When have a tummy tuck procedure done what is the difference between muscle repair and fascia tightening and which has the best results?

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Pros and Cons of Permanent Vs. Dissolvable Sutures for Diastasis?

I'm concerned and "creeped out" by the idea of permanent sutures for diastasis and would like to be more informed about dissolvable...

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Should I Go for Lipolite or Tummy Tuck?

I am a 44 year old woman. I’ve had 2 C-Sections 15 years ago. There is excess bulge or pouch above c-section scar on left side. Also, my pubic...

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Should I Get a Tummy Tuck or Vaser Lipo?

I am a 27 years old femele. I dont have any children and Im not married. I wieght 80KG and my hight is 1 meter and 68cm. I really dont know how to...

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Mini Tuck or Full? Will This Help with my Stretch Marks?

I am considering a tummy tuck for stretch mark removal and to get rid of the small amount of excess skin remaining from 3 pregnancies. However, my...

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Ice or Heat on Area Where Seroma Was Drained?

3&1/2 Wks After Tummy Tuck. I had a area under my stitches that was red and puffy about a week ago took antibiotics and was the same. No infection...

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Difference Between Traditional Tuck and Floating? Are There Any Issues With Reattaching The Belly Button?

What is the difference between traditional tummy tuck where cut outside around button and new techniques where button is floated underneath? My doc...

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Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck to Remove Loose Skin

I am 25 years old and have had 2 kids, i ended up with stretch marks on my lower abdomen. I also had my tubes tied so i have a scar from that also on...

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Mini or Full Tummy Tuck?

I have had two previous pregnancy's the first as a teen with twins and a single birth 7 months ago. I want to get a tummy tuck done but I really...

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Full or Mini Tuck?

My stomach seems very excessive,broke clear impression on the stomach,and stomach too loose can make a full tummy tuck do? before this doctor had my...

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How Can a Physician Tell the Difference Between Fat and Loose Skin for a Tummy Tuck?

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Mini or Full Tummy Tuck After Twins

I have had two previous pregnancy's the first as a teen with twins and a single birth 7 months ago. I want to get a tummy tuck done but I really...

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Do I Need a Mini or a Full Tummy Tuck?

Hi there, Could someone please give me some advice on weather I would need a full or a mini tummy tuck?..I do have fat on my belly so I know I would...

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Why Do Some Women Have Hour Glass Figures After Having Had a Tummy Tuck and Some Women Don't?

Does this have to do with a woman's body type or the expertise of the surgeon?

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Brazilian Tummy Tuck vs. Full Tummy Tuck - What's the Difference?

Hi there i came across a ps who says invented the brazilian tt which is so much better than the normal tt carried out by most as gives zero seromas no...

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How Should One Make a Choice Between Different Surgeons ?

I am having difficulty in making a choice between 2 surgeons. Both are ABPS certified as well as other credentials. Both were able to provide me with...

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Tummy Tuck: Full, Mini or Endoscpic?

I have been to three consultations and I received three different options on what to do. My muscles are split apart but I have only a little loose...

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Is There a Difference in the Scaring from a Avelar Vs Traditional Tummy Tuck?

From what I research here most doctors disaprove of the avelar and recommend the full tummy tuck. I'm curious if there really is any difference...

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Will I have a good result without doing the full abdominoplasty?

I am having a mini tummy tuck in a month. Will I have a good result without doing the full abdominoplasty? I still can change to a full tt although I...

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Vaser & Tickle Lipo OR Tummy Tuck? (photo)

My consultation was about a week ago & the doctor told me that it would be best to get tickle lipo & vaser lipo instead of a tummy tuck....

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What Are the Pros of "No Pain-no Drain" in an Abdominalplasty ?

A surgeon I am looking at uses a technique called no pain no drain tummy tuck which eliminates the use of drains after completion of the surgery, can...

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Tummy Tuck or Mommy Makeover?

I'm 5ft2, and 165lbs. I had a c section in '06, gained a lot of weight after (I was 220) and am now down to the 165. I was wondering if a...

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Confused if to have a full tummy tuck or liposuction

I have had two kids. I am confused if to have a full tummy tuck or liposuction. I do not have stretch marks but i have fat hanging on my belly. Will...

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Tummy Tuck vs Ultrashape: Which One is Better ?

Hi I have an average build with som stratech mark due to pargnancy and excessive fat in belly area which I can not get rid of? Which one would you...

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Is It Better to Get a Tummy Tuck Done in a Hospital or a Surgery Clinic?

I hear that PS do TT procedures in a hospital or a surgery clinic. If they do their procedures in a surgery clinic, can I request to have my procedure...

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Should I go with Skin Tightening, Smart Lipo, or Would I Generally Require Abdominoplasty?

I was a severely overweight teen and in my late 20s now I am losing the remainder of the weight and getting down to my goal weight. My stomach still...

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How Do I Get Rid of the Pouch Left After Pregnancy Weight is Lost?

What are the benefits of having a tummy tuck versus tummy lipo to correct a pregnancy tummy pouch after weight loss?

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Is BMI a Factor for Full-tummy Tucks, Like It is for Mini-tummy Tucks?

Is a mini-tummy tuck procedure only advised for patients with low BMIs? How about full- tummy tucks? Does a full-tummy tuck give options to more...

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What is a Alveoli Tummy Tuck and Who is the Best Candidate?

Whats the difference between a Full Tummy tuck and a Alveoli Tuck? Are the results just as good either way? What would you recommend for me...

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Should the Belly Button Be Added Before or After my Abdominoplasty?

After having full-term twins, I developed a small umbilical hernia, separated muscles and now have extra skin and stretch marks. I've seen two...

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Would You Consider This More of a Full Abdominoplasty? Would the Reults Resemble an Abdominoplasty if Performed As Described?

I was referred to a General Surgeon for a large umbilical hernia,and diastasis.When I asked him to describe how the hernia would be repaired,he...

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Vertical Tummy Tuck vs. Regular Tummy Tuck?

How much would a mommy makeover cost that includes an undereye lift, breast lift and tummy tuck...and can someone please explain to me about the pros...

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22 Year Old No Kids, Tummy Tuck with or Without Muscle Repair?

I am a 22y/o with no kids that has lost over 50lbs in the past year.I've consulted 2 PS's&am confused as to what the right decision is...

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How Do You Know if is an Hematoma or Seroma?

I just recently have a tummy tuck and liposuction, after my doctor remove the drainage I was still collecting seroma and my doctor extracted with a...

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Is the Recovery of an Umbilical Hernia Repair Very Much Different from a Full Tummy Tuck with Diastisis Repair? (photo)

I Am 5'4 1/2 ", 108lbs, extremely active,lift weights/cardio and train intensley daily. I Have Had Two Children (5 and 15months)I have full...

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Vaser Lipo or Tummy Tuck or Other?

I am 37 and have had an appendectomy and two c-sections. I am close to my ideal body weight (5'7", 145 pounds) and exercise daily but have...

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

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...

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Loose Skin or Flabbiness on Tummy, Arms, Chin, Face, Back and Buttocks

I have loose and sagging skin EVERYWHERE on my body and it seems to be getting worse by the day. It's not due to wejght loss, I have been thin all...

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Not all Skin was Removed Even Though I had a Full Tummy Tuck

I had a full tummy tuck 6 weeks ago after having very large twin babies last year. My board certified PS said after the surgery that he wasn't...

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Full Tummy Tuck Vs. Mini Tummy Tuck Recovery?

For a person who has an option of doing the full tummy tuck or the mini, how much worse is the recovery if you go with the full tuck??? Seems like it...

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How Does a Tummy Tuck Differ for Men and Women?

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Tummy Tuck Vs Body Lift

Hi I lost almost around 100kg and I'm wondering about which is better surgery to me a tummy tuck or a body left and is there any other solution...

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How Do I Know What Surgery is Best for Me? Full TT or Mini TT? (photo)

I am not sure which surgery would be right for my situation!? There is the Tummy Tuck, and Mini Tummy Tuck but I am torn as in to which would be best...

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Which Procedure Will Give Me a Smaller Waist? (photo)

Am I a good candidate for Avelar tummy tuck? The surgeon I went to said he could Lipo more fat with the Avelar technique. He said with the standard...

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Anyone Know the Cost Diffence in Awake Tummy Tuck and A Tummy Tuck in Tn ?

Anyone Know the Cost Diffence in Awake Tummy Tuck and A Tummy Tuck in TN?

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Lipo Vs. Tummy Tuck?

I'm 37, 5'2 120lbs., I'm happy with my size and I do work out. My stomache has extra fat and I'm not sure if I would benefit from lipo...

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Regional Vs General with Tummy Tuck - Which is Safer?

General with multiple procedures combined -vs- regional one procedure less blood loss especially as you cauterize as you go with tummy tuck and muscle...

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Not Sure Mini or Full Tt

I saw 2 docs and both said I could be candidate for mini or full tt, but would have more skin if did mini, but new bb if I do full. Don't really...

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I Was Told By Several PS's that I Need a Tummy Tuck, But Would Rather Do Lipo. Will This Result in Loose Skin?

I was told by several plastic surgeon that I need a tummy tuck. However I'm scaryof being cut and just don't want to go that route. I'm...

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How is the Recovery of a Vertical Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair Compared to With MR?

I'm a 23 year old healthy male, and I received a full tummy tuck with muscle repair two years ago after massive weight loss (100lbs). I'm...

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What is Better for Pain Relief, a Pain Pump or a SofPulse and Why?

I am wondering what is better for pain relief... a pain pump or a SofPulse, and why. Do they serve the same purpose for a tummy tuck, or different?...

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Laser or Abdominoplasty for Minimal Skin Laxity on Upper Abs? (photo)

Hello, I am 29 years old. I was chubby as a child. With diet & excercise I lost the weight My lower abs are very tight. I have been to a couple...

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How Do I Know if I Should Get a Tummy Tuck or Mini Tuck?

I am a mommy. I now weigh about 150. Most of my weight is in my tummy.... cant seem to get rid of it...

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Will Results Be the Same with Twilight Sedation for a Tt & Lipo As General Anesthesia?

Will Results Be the Same with Twilight Sedation for a Tt & Lipo As General Anesthesia?

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Are Plication Sutures Better for Tummy Tuck?

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What is the Difference Between a Panniculectomy and an Abdominoplasty?

What is the Difference Between a Panniculectomy and an Abdominoplasty?