Tummy Tuck

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Tummy Tuck Vs Laser Skin Tightening for Minimal Loose Skin After Pregnancy 24 answers

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...

110-129 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in before laser loose skin post-pregnancy tightening

How Does a Doctor Decide if You Need a Tummy Tuck or Mini? 24 answers

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...

after pregnancy before candidate excess skin

Full Tummy Tuck or Mini for stretch marks and loose skin 23 answers

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...

before loose skin stretch marks weight gain

Is It Better to Get a Tummy Tuck Done in a Hospital or a Surgery Clinic? 23 answers

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...

before clinic hospital

Mini or Full Tummy Tuck? 22 answers

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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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...

before c-section muscle repair stretch marks

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...

after pregnancy before c-section options

Difference Between Traditional Tuck and Floating? Are There Any Issues With Reattaching The Belly Button? 19 answers

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

before floating belly button

How Should One Make a Choice Between Different Surgeons ? 19 answers

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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Do I Need a Mini or a Full Tummy Tuck? 19 answers

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...

before candidate opinion

Will I have a good result without doing the full abdominoplasty? 19 answers

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...

before results

Am I a Good Candidate for a Full or Mini Tummy Tuck? 18 answers

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...

before candidate stretch marks

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...

abdomen age 55-64 before c-section female

Love Handles - Lipo of the Flanks or Extend the Tummy Tuck Incision? 17 answers

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

before incision love handles

Confused if to have a full tummy tuck or liposuction 17 answers

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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Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck to Remove Loose Skin 13 answers

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...

age 25-34 before loose skin

Mini or Full Tummy Tuck After Twins 13 answers

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...

before choices female

Vertical Tummy Tuck vs. Regular Tummy Tuck? 13 answers

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...

before vertical scar

Vaser & Tickle Lipo OR Tummy Tuck? (photo) 13 answers

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....

before candidate tickle

Mini Tummy Tuck Vs Full Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

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...

before minimally invasive technique

Tummy Tuck vs. Exercise for Hanging Skin 12 answers

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...

after exercise female

Drains or Quilting Sutures for TT? 12 answers

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

110-129 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in age 35-44 before drainage female quilting risk sutures

Is BMI a Factor for Full-tummy Tucks, Like It is for Mini-tummy Tucks? 12 answers

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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Tummy Tuck: Full, Mini or Endoscpic? 11 answers

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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Why Do Some Women Have Hour Glass Figures After Having Had a Tummy Tuck and Some Women Don't? 11 answers

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

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How Do I Get Rid of the Pouch Left After Pregnancy Weight is Lost? 11 answers

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

before benefit pouch pregnancy weight loss

Tummy Tuck Without Drainage Vs. with Drains? 10 answers

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....

before drainage swelling

High Tension Tummy Tuck Vs. Regular Tummy Tuck 10 answers

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

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Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

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...

110-129 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in age 18-24 before female loose skin stretch marks

Mini Tuck or Full? Will This Help with my Stretch Marks? 10 answers

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...

before female stretch marks Virtual consultation

What Are the Pros of "No Pain-no Drain" in an Abdominalplasty ? 10 answers

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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Should the Belly Button Be Added Before or After my Abdominoplasty? 10 answers

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...

before belly button female hernia repair muscle repair timing

Tummy Tuck or Mommy Makeover? 10 answers

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...

150-169 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in before

Pros and Cons of Permanent Vs. Dissolvable Sutures for Diastasis? 9 answers

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

130-149 lbs 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in before diastasis recti female sutures

How Does a Tummy Tuck Differ for Men and Women? 9 answers

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Muscle Repair Vs Fascia Tightening 8 answers

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

before fascia muscle tightening results

Should I Get a Tummy Tuck or Vaser Lipo? 8 answers

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...

abdomen age 25-34 before belly fat female

How Can a Physician Tell the Difference Between Fat and Loose Skin for a Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

before fat loose skin

Should I go with Skin Tightening, Smart Lipo, or Would I Generally Require Abdominoplasty? 8 answers

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...

arms back before excess skin massive weight loss options pooch stomach thighs

Regional Vs General with Tummy Tuck - Which is Safer? 8 answers

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

anesthesia before multiple

Mini or full tummy tuck and future pregnancies? 7 answers

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...

before pregnancy

Full or Mini Tuck? 7 answers

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...

before female loose skin options stretch marks

Brazilian Tummy Tuck vs. Full Tummy Tuck - What's the Difference? 7 answers

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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Tummy Tuck vs Ultrashape: Which One is Better ? 7 answers

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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How Do You Know if is an Hematoma or Seroma? 7 answers

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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Not Sure Mini or Full Tt 7 answers

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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Is There a Difference in the Scaring from a Avelar Vs Traditional Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

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...

avelar before

Would You Consider This More of a Full Abdominoplasty? Would the Reults Resemble an Abdominoplasty if Performed As Described? 6 answers

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...

before diastasis recti umbilical hernia

22 Year Old No Kids, Tummy Tuck with or Without Muscle Repair? 6 answers

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...

before laxity muscle repair pregnancy weight loss

Full Tummy Tuck Vs. Mini Tummy Tuck Recovery? 6 answers

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...

before recovery

Tummy Tuck, Mini, Modified? What's the Difference and How Different Are the Scars? 5 answers

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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Anyone Know the Cost Diffence in Awake Tummy Tuck and A Tummy Tuck in Tn ? 5 answers

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

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Should I Go for Lipolite or Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

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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Are Plication Sutures Better for Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

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What is a Alveoli Tummy Tuck and Who is the Best Candidate? 3 answers

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...

before candidate female options results

Loose Skin or Flabbiness on Tummy, Arms, Chin, Face, Back and Buttocks 3 answers

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 3 answers

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...

6 weeks post-op after dog ears female flap revision

Tummy Tuck Vs Body Lift 3 answers

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 is the Recovery of a Vertical Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair Compared to With MR? 2 answers

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...

2 years post-op after massive weight loss muscle repair recovery vertical scar without muscle repair

Ice or Heat on Area Where Seroma Was Drained? 1 answer

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...

after drainage female heat ice puffiness red seroma stitches

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...

before c-section hernia pregnancy

Is the Recovery of an Umbilical Hernia Repair Very Much Different from a Full Tummy Tuck with Diastisis Repair? (photo) 1 answer

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...

before hernia repair recovery umbilical hernia

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