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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Personally I’m not a fan of etching because far too often it ends up not looking good and ones done it is impossible to reverse. it’s especially bad for people with skin laxity. When the skin shifts your etched lines wil...
I'm sorry to hear of the issues you have had since your surgery. From your photos it does not appear that a mini tummy tuck will resolve your problems. I encourage you to visit with a few board certified plastic surgeons near you to hear varying opinions and options.
Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, it looks like you would be a great candidate for an abdominoplasty to get rid of any excess skin. The only difference in a mini vs a full abdominoplasty is how long the incision is. A mini tummy tuck is going to have a smaller incision than a full...
