Tummy Tuck

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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...
abdomen after pregnancy age 25-34 before c-section female

Should Stomach Muscles Always Be Tightened During a Tummy Tuck? 22 answers

I'm scheduled for a full TT with some lipo and BA. I've had 4 pregnancies but my stomach muscles have not separated, only a fingertip space...
110-129 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in age 35-44 before muscle tightening

How Can I Tell if I Need a Mini or Full Tummy Tuck? 20 answers

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Overweight and Considering a Tummy Tuck 18 answers

I'm 5'3 and about 235 lbs. I'm looking to get rid of my hanging mid-section. I'm wondering if a tummy tuck would take care of the situation or would I...
belly sagging

How to Determine Which Kind of Tummy Tuck is Appropriate? 17 answers

I have a 3-year-old and 4-year-old. I know I need some sort of tummy tuck, but I heard there are two different kinds. Please tell me what I could do...
abdomen after pregnancy before female stretch marks

Diastasis - I Look 6 Months Pregnant After 4 Children 16 answers

I look heavily pregnant after 4 children- the youngest child is 5. Can anything other than a full tummy tuck help me? I cannot afford the time for a...
after pregnancy before diastasis recti female

Is This a Typical Tummy Tuck Scar? 15 answers

I had a tummy tuck 4/11 and am 2 wks 2 day post op. I am concerned with the corners/edges of scar and height. While I know nothing can be done about...
after dog ears excision female normal scar

What's the Best Procedure for my Huge Stomach? 14 answers

I have had only one child via c-section and she is now 2. I cannot get rid of my huge stomach. People think I am about 7 months pregnant. Someone told...
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Belly Button Size / Shape After Extended Tummy Tuck 14 answers

Overall I am very pleased with the results thus far given the swelling. I'm curious on my belly button size (Is this normal, will it shrink and go...
after belly button female shape

Tummy Tuck to Fix Loose Belly Button? 13 answers

I had two pregnancies. My tummy is still flat, the skin above (around) belly button are loose, one inch scar above belly button. Will umbilicoplasty...
before belly button

8wks After Tummy Tuck - Still Loose Skin! 13 answers

My surgeon said he did not move the belly button to avoid necrosis- i had a large umbilical hernia as well. He sutured the diastasis, repaired the...
2 months post-op after loose skin

Healing Bruises After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 12 answers

I just had Liposuction and a full Tummy Tuck done a week ago. I'm very pleased with what I've seen so far. However, I have extensive bruising from my...
after bruising healing recovery

Fixing Post Pregnancy Belly After Hernia Repair? 12 answers

I had my child 4 years ago and was left like this what can I do? No diet or exercise has worked. My belly is hard and I don't know why. What do you...
abdomen before post-pregnancy

Loose and Saggy Upper Abdomen After Tummy Tuck 12 answers

I had a full Tummy Tuck 6 months ago. After the procedure, my surgeon told me that since my belly button was 'high' to begin with, he was able to...
after complication loose sagging

When is Mesh or AlloDerm Necessary in Diastasis Repair? 12 answers

I'm 5'2" and 120 lbs. A year ago, I had twins weighing 6lb 7oz and 6lb 14oz. My skin was stretched to the max, which resulted to  "twin...
abdomen before

Good Candidate for Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, and Brazilian Butt Lift? 11 answers

I am 21 years old, no children, 5'6, and 220 lbs. I am planning to lose at least 30-40 lbs. I am considering a Tummy Tuck, as well as Liposuction and...
210-229 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in abdomen age 18-24 before buttocks female

Full or Reverse Tummy Tuck for Upper Abdomen Laxity? 10 answers

I had a mini Tummy Tuck 2 years ago, and now I'm unhappy with my upper abdomen area (above the belly button). I want a more smoother, tighter look. ...
abdomen before loose skin

What Should I Do to Prepare for my Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

My tt with lipo flanks. i'm super excited but how should i get my body ready? i usually excerise and i watch what i eat. Ive lost 50LBS and had 2...
before exercise female preparation

Extended TT or Regular TT ? 9 answers

before extended options

Tummy Tuck Incision in Pubic Area, Too Low. Can This Be Fixed? 8 answers

3 Years Ago I Had a Tummy Tuck, but my Doctor Made my Incision Way Too Low Cutting Some of my Pubic Area off. it looks really unatural to me, and ive...
after incision pubic revision

Should I Lose More Weight Before Going for Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

I am 25 and considering a Tummy Tuck with some Liposuction around the edges (muffin top, below breasts, waist, hips and thighs). I obviously want the...
age 25-34 before hips muffin top thighs waist weight weight loss

Is It Unusual to Have Loose Skin 12 Months After a TT? 8 answers

after female loose skin normal

Extended Belly Treatment Options? 7 answers

I am male, 46, and have an extended belly, but no fat, no loose skin, none of the indicators that Liposuction and Tummy Tucks are relevant. I have...
belly fat Virtual consultation

Tummy Tuck or Liposuction Before Brazilian Butt Lift? 7 answers

I've seen tummy tuck procedures everywhere on the internet and they cut from hip to hip. A girl I knew a long time ago got a tummy tuck and her scar...
before belly consultation female scar

Can a Circumferential Tummy Tuck Improve Results from Inverted T Tuck? 7 answers

Can a circumferential tummy tuck be done on a patient that had the inverted t tummy tuck with lipo with unsatisfactory results?  I believe if i...
before

Bulging and Hard Upper Abdomen After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I had my Tummy Tuck on 12/20/08. Recently, my upper abdomen gets very swollen and my muscles feel very tight and like cards. What could be happening? ...
after bulging

Fixing Belly Button After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck 1 year ago and am not pleased with my belly button. It has a raised scar all the way around it. Is it possible to fix that? If...
after side effects

Abdominal Crunches After Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair? 6 answers

I am 6 weeks post op, had a Tummy Tuck with muscle repair. My doctor told me that now, at 6 weeks, to begin getting off the binder at night, put it on...
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Mesh Support for Recurrent Diastasis? 6 answers

Has anyone here worked on a recurrent diastasis using mesh (what kind recommended?) to support the re-plication of that diastasis? If not mesh, what...
before

Is It Safe to Have Multiple Cosmetic Procedures at the Same Time? 6 answers

Is it safe to get a Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Breast Augmentation and Brazilian Butt Lift at the same time? Soon, I am going to get all those...
before

Vertical Skin Bunching After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I'm 3 days post Tummy tuck. Will this vertical bunching up of my skin after Tummy tuck go away? Doctor said it happened because he had to pull muscles...
after side effects

Is Tummy Tuck the Only Solution for my Bulging Tummy? 6 answers

I workout, do Pilates, and work with a trainer. I have NEVER been able to get rid of my "tummy." I look fat in a swimsuit. Should I get a...
before

Increased Tummy Size After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

Hello! After I took the strap off my tummy, I got bigger by 8cm. Is this normal? I had a tummy tuck surgery a month ago because of a huge weight loss...
after

Skin is Still Loose and Stomach Protrudes 2 Months Post Tummy Tuck: Is This Normal? 6 answers

I had my surgery May 2 and the more the swelling goes down the more loose skin that appears. I would just like to know if this is normal or if I am...
2 months post-op after costs female loose skin normal protruding revision

Should I Have a Fleur De Lis? 5 answers

I'm about to have a full tummy tuck on the 21/03/08, so only a few days! My surgeon suggested the possibility of a fleur de lis to remove the fat...
before fleur de lis

Getting Rid of Stretch Marks and Sagging Skin? 5 answers

I have a little bit of sagging skin and very shallow stretch marks on my tummy. I also have almost unnoticable stretch marks on my butt and breasts...
before sagging stretch marks Virtual consultation

What is Causing Swelling After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 5 answers

I'm 22 days post Tummy Tuck, muscle repair, and Liposuction, and having local swelling. Why am I only swollen above incision? What could have cause...
abdomen after swelling

Bulging Lower Abdomen After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

My lower abdomen looks round and fat 5 weeks after Tummy Tuck! How can you tell if it is swelling or the final result of the tummy tuck? Any tips? I...
after swelling

Solution for Prolonged Abdominal Swelling After Tummy Surgery? 5 answers

I had tummy tuck surgery on 12/26/08. I lost a drain 10 days after, then my right side started swelling. My dr. did additional surgery after 1mo to...
abdomen after swelling

Is It Possible to Remove C-section Scar Without a Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I have a c-section scar and 4 inches of skin on top of it that I wouldlike to get rid of. It's only a small roll but it bothers me. I don't want a...
before

What Could Be Causing my Upper Abdomen to Swell After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I am 9 weeks post tummy tuck, my upper abdomen (between my belly button and under my breast) seems more swollen at times, usually in the afternoon...
after side effects

Sleeping on Your Stomach After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I'm still sleeping with my legs up and on incline with my back and it's day 15 after my procedure. It's hard to sleep for more than 2 hours at a time...
after

Lower Abdomen Pooch After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

After my Tummy Tuck 9 months ago, I still have a pooch in my lower tummy. I can suck it in, but it is still noticable. I know there is no muscle...
after

Should I Have a Belly Button Revision? 5 answers

I had a full tummy tuck about a year ago and am still having problems with a hypertrophic scar. Starting at six months, my surgeon tried silicon...
before

Will Bunched-up Skin from Tummy Tuck Tighten After Swelling? 5 answers

I am 6 days post “custom” tummy tuck and am very concerned about what the results will look like. Once the swelling goes down, will I have...
before

Should I Go for a Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

What would be the best tuck for me? A regular tummy tuck or a mini? I am a mother of three very young kids 4, 3, and 1. I just turned 23 and love...
before

Tummy Tuck and Other Procedures with Beta Thalassemia Trait? 4 answers

I have recently discovered though a blood test that my hemoglobin wasn't going up any higher than 10.9. The family dr found that I have Beta...
150-169 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in age 45-54 before

Tummy Tuck Sutures Possibly Torn? 4 answers

I am 15 days PO from a full Tummy Tuck, muscle repair, and Liposuction. I was swollen on the lower half and flat at the top. My swelling was nearly...
after

Looking for a Doctor in Ohio for a Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation? 4 answers

Hi, my name is Christina I'm looking to have very full breasts, anna-nicole-smith-type, and a tummy-tuck. I am 38c/d, 5'4 and 230lbs and 26yrs old. ...
230-249 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 700-749cc age 25-34 before combination

Isn't Tummy Tuck Supposed to Get Rid of Fat? 4 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck with Lipo in flanks area 7 weeks ago. Before my Tummy Tuck, all I had was a pouch in the front and I'm 5'7 in height, weighing...
after

Liposuction for Bulge After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I had Tummy Tuck 3 months ago, and I've been getting what I think is swelling for about a month now. It wasn't so bad for the first 8 weeks. I can...
after

Are There Body Areas That You Can Not Fix with Nutrition and Working Out? 4 answers

I workout and do pilates and work with a trainer. I have NEVER been able to get rid of my "tummy" I look pg in a swimsuit. Should I get a...
before belly exercise flat stomach Virtual consultation

Should I Wait to Have More Kids Before Fixing Diastasis Recti and Hernia? 3 answers

I have a 9 month old and 2 year old, both C-sections. I would like 1 or 2 more children, but am concerned about my combination of diastasis recti and...
before

Alternative to Full Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I have loose tummy skin after my pregnancies. I am yellow skinned and do not heal well from a scar at all. Is there a way to do a Tummy tuck only...
before belly button loose

Better Results from Endoscopic Diastasis Repair? 3 answers

Due to a second recurrent diastasis, my surgeon is leaning towards endoscopic surgery to retighten the diastasis this time, instead of opening me up...
before

Abdominal Bulge After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I'm 3 1/2 months post Tummy Tuck. What is this bulge above and below my belly button? It looks like a hotdog when I contract or use my muscles and do...
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Excess Skin After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I am 24 years old with 3 kids. Two months ago, I had a full Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Breast Augmentation, and Brazilian Butt Lift. However, I still...
abdomen after sagging

Possible to Check Tummy Tuck Stitches Without Further Surgery? 3 answers

It had been 7 1/2 months after Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation with inner/outer thigh Liposuction (May 09) and I still have a prego belly. I'm 132...
after stitches

4 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck - Should I Sleep in my Compression Garment? 3 answers

I have my tummy tuck done 4 weeks ago I am still sleeping with the garment just because I feel more secure when I have it on, its OK to do this. I...
1 month post-op after compression garment female sleep

Tummy Tuck Revision Using Mesh 3 answers

5'1" 112lbs I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair 14 mos. ago. My tummy still measures the same if not more than it did preop! Weigh...
110-129 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in after bulging female options revision skin

Flabby and Fat Abdomen After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had a full Tummy Tuck almost 3 months ago. I am in excellent health, don't smoke, never had children. When sitting, my belly rests on my thighs....
abdomen after pooch

Is This a Normal Belly Button After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

Does my belly button, after 7 weeks of Tummy tuck, look normal?
after belly belly button

Other Options when Rectus Muscle Repair Doesn't Work? 2 answers

I had tummy tuck with muscle repair 3 months ago, and my post op abdomen hardly looks any different from my pre op. I have no excess fat; I am very...
after

Heparin Gel on Blood Clot After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck three weeks ago. I still have a large, very wavy abdomen. No drains were used after surgery. The doctor now says I have a blood...
after

Advisable to Work out Before Considering Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I have slowly been doing excercises and do not mind working out to lose the post-pregancy bulge before deciding that I need to have some kind of...
after

How Can I Prevent Scarring from Skin Sloughing off After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

My wife had a tummy tuck on April 2, 2009, and she had what appeared to be bruising from the bottom of her belly button to the top of the incision. ...
after scar

Correcting a High Tummy Tuck Scar 2 answers

How low can my scar be revised? I am very unhappy with the height of my Tummy Tuck scar. I was told by my ASPS plastic surgeon that he can revise the...
after surgery scar

Is Tummy Tuck Possible with Umbilicus Released? 2 answers

Can I convert a Mini Tummy Tuck to full Tummy Tuck when umbilicus has been released? I had a mini tummy tuck with umbilicus release and belly...
before belly button

Too Tall for a Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I saw a PS about a Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift. He said I had a lot of space under the belly button the skin wouldn't stretch all the way. He would...
before belly belly button

Waiting for Full Tummy Tuck After Mini Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

How long should I wait to do a full Tummy Tuck after I had a Mini Tummy Tuck done with unsatisfactory results? My plastic surgeon said I should wait 3...
abdomen before

Is 3 Months Too Soon for Another Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 6 weeks ago. I am very unhappy with my results, especially with the fat and skin in the upper abs. My ps said he is willing...
before

What is an Extended Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

What is an extended tummy tuck? And would that be Best for me?
before extended

Ripped Disc on L4 - Will This Delay Surgery? 2 answers

I am supposed to have an Extended Tummy tuck, Spiral Lift/w lipo and Outer Thigh lift on AUG. 4th~ I just ripped my Disc on L4 on my lower back would...
before disc postpone spinal injury timing

Can I Have a Tummy Tuck and Lipo in Multiple Areas of the Body? 1 answer

I had three pregnancies,the last baby c-section and tubal done. I'm 35years young 5"0 140lbs most of my weight is in the tummy,butt and...
130-149 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in African American age 35-44 arms before buttocks thighs

Sacramento Tummy Tuck Doctor Recommendations

I want to have a tummy tuck done in Sacramento CA but need an inexpensive one. I lost so much weight in the las 4 months and recently had 3 surgeries...
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