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.Would I require a Tummy tuck or is there something simpler? It affects my self image tremedously. I'm very embarrassed because of it. My weight is about 130lbs. I'm 5'4" tall.
Answer: Tummy Tuck To Improve Self Esteem
A full on tummy tuck would be the best surgery to improve your self image. Your midline abdominal scar is only one component of your post pregnancy abdomen. The whole Mommy Makeover concept is not only to get rid of the negative, i.e. your butt-like looking abdomen, but to give you a positive, i.e. a flat abdomen with a nice looking belly button and a thin, well hidden abdominoplasty scar.
You asked the question, is there something other than a tummy tuck that can get rid of the butt-like looking abdomen. The answer is yes, surgically, one could use a "pickle fork". This is an instrument which could be used to separate your midline abdominal scar from the deeper tissue. It would get rid of the butt-like look quickly and simply, but it wouldn't give you the flat stomach, attractive belly button, etc.
Regenerating your self esteem comes from not just removal of one problem, i.e. the dent that creates the butt-like look to your abdomen, but by truly giving you an attractive abdomen that you would be willing to take to the beach in a 2-piece bathing suit.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck To Improve Self Esteem
A full on tummy tuck would be the best surgery to improve your self image. Your midline abdominal scar is only one component of your post pregnancy abdomen. The whole Mommy Makeover concept is not only to get rid of the negative, i.e. your butt-like looking abdomen, but to give you a positive, i.e. a flat abdomen with a nice looking belly button and a thin, well hidden abdominoplasty scar.
You asked the question, is there something other than a tummy tuck that can get rid of the butt-like looking abdomen. The answer is yes, surgically, one could use a "pickle fork". This is an instrument which could be used to separate your midline abdominal scar from the deeper tissue. It would get rid of the butt-like look quickly and simply, but it wouldn't give you the flat stomach, attractive belly button, etc.
Regenerating your self esteem comes from not just removal of one problem, i.e. the dent that creates the butt-like look to your abdomen, but by truly giving you an attractive abdomen that you would be willing to take to the beach in a 2-piece bathing suit.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck May Be Suitable Solution Thank you for the photo. It appears that you have muscle separation, loose skin and excess fat, issues which can all be corrected with a tummy tuck. There are no other treatments that would be able to address all of these concerns at once. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon in person for a better evaluation of your concern. Best of luck.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck May Be Suitable Solution Thank you for the photo. It appears that you have muscle separation, loose skin and excess fat, issues which can all be corrected with a tummy tuck. There are no other treatments that would be able to address all of these concerns at once. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon in person for a better evaluation of your concern. Best of luck.
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December 29, 2009
Answer: Help! My Abdomen looks like a Butt after my C-section... Hi there- This is actually a very common situation after vertical incisions are used for c-section, and can absolutely and aesthetically be improved through abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) techniques. Here is some advice on finding the best situation for you:
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December 29, 2009
Answer: Help! My Abdomen looks like a Butt after my C-section... Hi there- This is actually a very common situation after vertical incisions are used for c-section, and can absolutely and aesthetically be improved through abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) techniques. Here is some advice on finding the best situation for you:
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October 4, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck after pregnancy You are an excellent candidate for an abdominoplasty. The surgery will significantly improve the shape of your belly. The scar from your belly button down will also be removed during surgery. You will need an examination prior to surgery to make sure you are a healthy candidate. Once that is complete, you should strongly consider abdominoplasty. Good luck.
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October 4, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck after pregnancy You are an excellent candidate for an abdominoplasty. The surgery will significantly improve the shape of your belly. The scar from your belly button down will also be removed during surgery. You will need an examination prior to surgery to make sure you are a healthy candidate. Once that is complete, you should strongly consider abdominoplasty. Good luck.
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October 3, 2009
Answer: Tummy Tuck for C-section Scar You are a good candidate for a tummy tuck which will likely remove most if not all the vertical scar and all the loose skin that you have. One thing is that your belly button is rather high, so it depends on how much skin you have that is loose above the belly button for me to tell you if we can remove all the skin below your belly button. It appears that you are sucking in on the pictures so it may be possible to remove all the skin below it. Hope that helps. Good luck.
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October 3, 2009
Answer: Tummy Tuck for C-section Scar You are a good candidate for a tummy tuck which will likely remove most if not all the vertical scar and all the loose skin that you have. One thing is that your belly button is rather high, so it depends on how much skin you have that is loose above the belly button for me to tell you if we can remove all the skin below your belly button. It appears that you are sucking in on the pictures so it may be possible to remove all the skin below it. Hope that helps. Good luck.
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