14 months postpartum, left with loose skin. Will weight loss make this more noticeable? Will I need a tummy tuck? (photo)

November 2, 2022
Asked By:Courtney41792 in Acworth, Georgia

I am 14 months postpartum (c-section) and currently 130 lbs. My stomach looks normal when I’m standing. However when I’m leaning/bending forward my stomach is unrecognizable. Will shedding this small amount of weight make my loose skin more noticeable when standing up and result in the need of a mini tummy tuck possibly?

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Answers (9)

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November 26, 2022

Answer: Skin laxity

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 26, 2022

Answer: Skin laxity

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 15, 2022

Answer: Abdomen

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 15, 2022

Answer: Abdomen

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 4, 2022

Answer: Tummy tuck

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 4, 2022

Answer: Tummy tuck

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 4, 2022

Answer: Tummy Tuck and Loose Skin

Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 4, 2022

Answer: Tummy Tuck and Loose Skin

Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 12, 2023

Answer: Tummy Tuck

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Answer: Tummy Tuck

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