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?
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Am I a candidate for a tummy tuck? Will it also remove this scar?
It looks like your muscle have split (diastasis recti) This causes the bowing of your lower abdomen. Tightening the skin and muscles can help to flatten you tummy. It sounds like your surgeon is on the right track. Good luck,DrT
Most of my patients lose 10 to 15% of their total body weight after a lateral tension abdominoplasty procedure. This is due to change in fat to muscle ratio as well as abdominal wall muscle tightening which provides early satiety after the procedure. While diet and exercise is an integral part...
You mentioned that you had twins previously so it is not uncommon that women can develop a hernia from this and/or other strenuous activities. In my practice, we see the undesirable loose skin, fat and stretch marks on our patients abomens after undergoing previous pregancies. My approach if the...
