Tummy Tuck for Skin, Fat, and Stretch Marks After Pregnancy?

Thanks for the question. 
In this regard, I recommend you a Tummy Tuck to get a flat abdomen and waist and back Liposculpture, getting better curves especially in the waist, improving your body contour.

Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Congrats on your weight loss!It is important to be stable in weight before undergoing a tummy tuck. The cost of Tummy tucks vary significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery performed that are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery you trust, then compare prices between them. See the below link on suggestions on how to find the most qualified plastic surgeon for your procedure. General Factors that influence the price of plastic surgery include: 1. Location - Will it be performed in a hospital with an overnight stay, an independent out- patient facility or a doctor’s office? Geographical location also has a significant influence. RealSelf has average charges for most areas of the USA.2. Type of Anesthesia - IV sedation or General Anesthesia? Will a board certified anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or an RN be used?3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best and longest trained is most often a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery4. Length and Complexity of Surgery - how difficult will your surgery be and how long it will take, etc. Will other complementary procedures also be also performed during the same surgery?#tummytuck#TT#tummytuckcost

There’s no question that being close to your ideal body
weight improves the results from tummy tuck surgery.It also decreases the potential for
complications with this type of surgical procedure.For these reasons, we prefer that patients be
within 10% of their ideal body weight at the time of surgery.Unfortunately,
reaching an ideal weight is easier said than done.The vast majority of patients are
unsuccessful at losing this additional weight.It’s also important to realize that even when patients are overweight,
they can potentially benefit from abdominoplasty.We therefore evaluate every patient on an
individual basis.Although
bleeding can ocassionally be seen in post-operative abdominoplasty patients,
this complication is fortunately rare.For this reason, it’s unusual for patients undergoing this procedure to
require transfusions.The
cost of abdominoplasty is variable and depends on several factors, including
the surgeon’s fee, facility fee, and anesthesia charges.Fees in the Midwestern United States
typically range between $5,000 and $8,000.

Hello. I usually recommend you get to your goal weight before you decide on moving forward with your surgery. You will achieve the best results if you do so. Also, very important to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in the tummy tuck procedure. Best of luck to you.

Based on your photo, I think if you get just a bit closer to your ideal weight, I think you would be a great candidate for a tummy tuck-- this is usually a part of the mommy makeover, which also addresses the breasts and any extra pockets of fat that need contouring. You may only want to have the tummy tuck, which is perfectly fine and I think you would have a nice result.
Prices vary based on area of the country and surgeon, but you should plan on 3 fees: the surgeon's fee (varies between $5000-$10000 or more) the fee of the operating room and the fee for the anesthesiologists. Needing blood is very rare for this procedure, and the recovery is usually straight forward.

Thanks for posting the picture - it is very helpful. While you could have the surgery now, it would be best for you to loose weight prior to surgery to maximize your results. The stretch marks below your belly button will be gone and possibly even those a couple inches above your belly button as well. Prices vary from city to city and between surgeons. You are looking at anywhere between $8000 and $20,000 or more depending where you go and if you need to spend a night in the hospital. Good luck with your surgery.

It would be ideal for you to be in close range of the weight you are comfortable at. Within in range means around 10 lbs.
As far as cost goes, I dont know where you are from but it really depends on the state and even then on the region within your state. But you are looking at around $8-10,000. Big range but it just depends on the surgeon and area again.
As far as not accepting blood, that is not of concern. There is minimal blood loss during an abdominoplasty procedure.
Good luck.

It appears as though you are a fantastic candidate for a tummy tuck! The cost is around $7,000 and blood transfusions are extremely rare for a tummy tuck. Concerning weight loss, if you're planning on losing a lot more wait for any procedure as you may get more hanging skin after the weight loss. Therefore, make sure your weight is stable for 3 months and then consider a tummy tuck. Check out some before and after pictures to get an idea of what you can expect from the procedure.

I would recommend to you that you get as close to your "ideal" body weight as you can prior to surgery. This will give you a better long term result. Your stretch marks cannot be removed completely but you will have significant fat removal and tightening of the muscles. Prices vary by physician and region and you should get multiple consultations to determine price and to meet your proposed physician. Not accepting blood is concerning as your chances of needing blood are far below 1%, but if you do develop a bleeding problem you could run into trouble. Good luck!

Hi,

Your assessment of your abdominal wall elasticity seems right on. Stretch marks are a sign of irreversible skin injury - the only really effective treatment is removing them. A tummy tuck will allow for removal of the extra skin and fat of the abdominal wall, as well as significant muscle tightening. The stretch marks which would be removed are essentially those between the belly button and pubic region; most of those above the belly button would still remain.

Given your height of 5'11", to get the best results, I'd encourage you to get your weight to at least 215 lbs. This will put you at a BMI of 30. The costs of surgery vary greatly in different parts of the country, but including surgeon's fees, anesthesia fees and facility fees, you can expect to pay somewhere between $7000 to $12000. It's very rare to require a blood transfusion after tummy tuck; in fact, I've never had a patient need one.

Once your weight has stabilized, your best bet is consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps. Best of luck.