“I’ve been unhappy with the appearance of my abdomen for a long time, largely due to being overweight during my younger years. Since then, I’ve lost weight and have had two children—my oldest is now 10. I’m now considering a tummy tuck and would like to know if I’m a good candidate for the procedure. Specifically, I’m interested in whether I can expect aesthetically pleasing results and if I would benefit from an umbilical float tummy tuck.
Answer: TT Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, you are a great candidate for a mini abdominoplasty procedure. We would love to see you in person and help you reach your goals. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself and we can create a surgical plan for you!
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Answer: TT Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, you are a great candidate for a mini abdominoplasty procedure. We would love to see you in person and help you reach your goals. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself and we can create a surgical plan for you!
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May 2, 2025
Answer: Abdominoplasty is usually the best treatment, but not the umbilical float Yes, an abdominoplasty is the correct treatment. You need your diastasis recti repaired and the skin tightened. I am not a fan of the umbilical float, which separates the umbilicus from its pedicle and displaces it downward. My preference is to keep the umbilicus attached. However, it is very important to keep the incision low, within your bikini line, and to use anchoring sutures to help prevent it from migrating upwards. Not many plastic surgeons know how to do this without leaving an objectionable vertical scar. I explain more on my website. But, yes, a well-done abdominoplasty is your best option.
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May 2, 2025
Answer: Abdominoplasty is usually the best treatment, but not the umbilical float Yes, an abdominoplasty is the correct treatment. You need your diastasis recti repaired and the skin tightened. I am not a fan of the umbilical float, which separates the umbilicus from its pedicle and displaces it downward. My preference is to keep the umbilicus attached. However, it is very important to keep the incision low, within your bikini line, and to use anchoring sutures to help prevent it from migrating upwards. Not many plastic surgeons know how to do this without leaving an objectionable vertical scar. I explain more on my website. But, yes, a well-done abdominoplasty is your best option.
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April 30, 2025
Answer: Tummy Tuck Concerns about the appearance of the abdomen are very common among patients consulting with a plastic surgeon. Just like every patient is different…so too is every abdomen. Different problems require different solutions. Your board certified plastic surgeon is uniquely trained to identify the problems as well as the appropriate solution.
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April 30, 2025
Answer: Tummy Tuck Concerns about the appearance of the abdomen are very common among patients consulting with a plastic surgeon. Just like every patient is different…so too is every abdomen. Different problems require different solutions. Your board certified plastic surgeon is uniquely trained to identify the problems as well as the appropriate solution.
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April 29, 2025
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate Hello, thank you for your question and the pics. I believe the final choice of procedure in your case is very dependent on a personal consultation, where skin laxity is assessed. So you are a tummy tuck candidate, as far as to fix the bulging of muscles, but you don't have that much excess skin, which in turn would cause the surgeon to perform a vertical compensatory small incision in the midline so as to relieve the tension. If I had to choose now, I would rather settle for a mini tuck with a mini tulua plication to tighten the muscles a bit. and paired with liposuction and fat transfer.
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April 29, 2025
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate Hello, thank you for your question and the pics. I believe the final choice of procedure in your case is very dependent on a personal consultation, where skin laxity is assessed. So you are a tummy tuck candidate, as far as to fix the bulging of muscles, but you don't have that much excess skin, which in turn would cause the surgeon to perform a vertical compensatory small incision in the midline so as to relieve the tension. If I had to choose now, I would rather settle for a mini tuck with a mini tulua plication to tighten the muscles a bit. and paired with liposuction and fat transfer.
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April 24, 2025
Answer: Tummy tuck would smooth and tighten abdominal skin. Thank you for your photos. To give you the best answer as to whether you’re a good candidate for a tummy, tuck procedure, a physical exam would need to be done where a pinch test of your abdominal skin could be performed to see how much laxity you have in your abdominal skin. If your skin is very loose, a standard tummy tuck with a low incision line would work well. If your skin is less lax, the incision may need to be moved slightly upward or the option of the umbilical opening being closed as a small vertical line could be entertained. An umbilical float is an option, but I have found that patients are less enthusiastic about the final placement of their umbilicus and the results from the surgery are very modest at best. Have a detailed consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your best options.
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April 24, 2025
Answer: Tummy tuck would smooth and tighten abdominal skin. Thank you for your photos. To give you the best answer as to whether you’re a good candidate for a tummy, tuck procedure, a physical exam would need to be done where a pinch test of your abdominal skin could be performed to see how much laxity you have in your abdominal skin. If your skin is very loose, a standard tummy tuck with a low incision line would work well. If your skin is less lax, the incision may need to be moved slightly upward or the option of the umbilical opening being closed as a small vertical line could be entertained. An umbilical float is an option, but I have found that patients are less enthusiastic about the final placement of their umbilicus and the results from the surgery are very modest at best. Have a detailed consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your best options.
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