Am I a candidate for a tummy tuck? Will it also remove this scar? (photo)

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I had an appendectomy when I was 11 tat left me with a disfiguring scar. Done having children all natural/1section. 35, weight 140, ht 5'3. No health issues or medications. Any residents clinics in Pittsburgh PA could help at a discounted rate? Would I be a good candidate and what would this cost, ballpark? Divorcing after 16 years of marriage. Need my body back. Any thoughts?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

A standard tummy tuck would remove loose skin, tighten the muscles, remove the stretchmarks below the navel, and help with the scar.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy 
tucks and body contouring procedures each year.  Then look at the 
plastic surgeon's 
 website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can  
deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Scott Tucker, MD · Answer

With the old scar on your abdomen I would think that a tummy tuck would be life changing for you.  If money is an issue seeking out a resident's clinic might be an option for you. Good luck to you,Dr T

Gregory T. Lynam, MD · Answer

You do appear to have enough skin for a tummy tuck. This would remove the scar tissue. You should consult the resident plastic surgery clinic. Good Luck!

Brian J. Lee, MD · Answer

From your photos you appear to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. This will likely remove your old scar as well as tighten and flatten the tummy. The new scar should be fairly low under the panty line and give you a nice result.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

either a higher place incision or a low incision with a vertical component can be used in your specific case.

Am I a candidate for a tummy tuck? Will it also remove this scar? (photo)

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