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Tummy Tuck without MR, would like some second opinions. Is there a difference in cost? Recovery?

Early 20's. No children and do not plan to for another 5 or 6 years. In the mean time, I want to get rid of my stomach fat and loose skin. If i need a retouch after my pregnancies in the future that is fine. I workout and have lost 40 lbs. Dr. examined me and said I have good abdominal muscles and don't need MR. Would like some second opinions. Is there a difference in cost ? Recovery ?
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September 26th, 2016

Tummy tuck results

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Hi and thanks for the question. Please email our office good quality photographs and I will give you an accurate assessment, plan of action, and a cost estimate. 

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS


Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 30 reviews

September 15th, 2016

Tummy tuck without muscle repair

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You may not NEED a muscle repair, but the muscles can always be tightened, and you will have a flatter stomach and stronger muscles.

Learn more: http://www.gaplasticsurg.com

Sheldon Lincenberg, MD

Sheldon Lincenberg, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

September 11th, 2016

Full tummy tuck with muscle reconstruction will give you an excellent outcome

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There is no difference in cost, but you will be cheating yourself out of the best possible outcome by eliminate it as part of the surgery.

Learn more: http://www.plasticsurgery-sanantonio.com/body/tummy-tuck/

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 144 reviews

September 11th, 2016

Tummy tuck without muscle repair

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Providing that you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck anyway, then tummy tuck without muscle repair will allow you to resume physical activities sooner. I have found that the majority of women will benefit from at least some repair as this will produce the trimmest shape, even if it means delaying resumption of exercise for 2-4 weeks. It doesn't add a significant amount of time so there is not a significant cost savings to forego the muscle repair.
Tad Grenga, MD, FACS

Tad Grenga, MD, FACS
Suffolk Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 18 reviews

September 10th, 2016

Tummy tuck without MR and would like second opinions. Is there a difference in cost? Recovery?

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Thank you for your excellent question and congratulations on your desire to pursue a tummy tuck.  If all else were equal, there would be a small cost savings from not performing a muscle repair because of the time saved in the operating room, but your recovery would be easier as there would be less postoperative pain. Hope this helps. 

Learn more: Http://www.nelson-center.com/tummy-tuck.html

Nelson Castillo, MD

Nelson Castillo, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 76 reviews

September 10th, 2016

TT before pregnancy

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I understand your question, and do know of a young lady who had a TT then later became pregnant. However, it is usually better to wait, as pregnancy may stretch those muscles and you may need a secondary procedure. It is slightly less expensive, but maybe seek opinions on just liposuction. Pix would have helped.

Robert V. Mandraccia, MD

Robert V. Mandraccia, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 7 reviews

September 10th, 2016

Tummy Tuck without MR, would like some second opinions = if candidate, it is a good option #tummytuck #abdominoplasty

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In certain patients, pregnancy causes excess of skin and adipose tissue in the tummy without separation of the rectus muscles (RM) (it means they have a flat belly with wrinkly skin). In these cases, a "tummy tuck" without RM repair ( I called extended panniculectomy) could be performed to achieve a rejuvenated tummy. This is ideal specially if the patient is planning to become pregnant again in the fat future ( tummy tucks ideally should be done after done with pregnancies). In my practice,when I perfrom "extended panniculectomoies" ( "tummy tuck without RM repair) the patients must have a flat tummy when seeing from the side.

Learn more: http://www.drmesa.com/body-procedures-new-jersey/panniculectomy/

John Mesa, MD

John Mesa, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 136 reviews

September 9th, 2016

Tummy Tuck without MR, would like some second opinions. Is there a difference in cost? Recovery?

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If muscle repair is not performed at the time of a tummy tuck, the recovery will likely be easier as there will be less discomfort.  Cost will vary from region to region and is often determined on how much time the planned procedure will take.  I would recommend seeing another board certified plastic surgeon for an in person exam if you would like a second opinion.

Learn more: https://www.settyplastics.com/procedure/tummy-tuck/

Naveen Setty, MD

Naveen Setty, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 78 reviews

September 9th, 2016

TT

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Hello and thank you for your question. You should always get a second opinion if you have questions after you initial consultation. Without photos or an examination it is difficult to determine what you may need in order to give you the best result. The cost will vary depending on the specific surgeon you see. Best Wishes

Theodore Nyame, MD
Charlotte Physician

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