I developed some strange stretch marks right next to my belly button during the last week of pregnancy and they really bother me. Is there anything I could do to treat these other than having a tummy tuck? I think I hate the texture more than anything. Could I have them surgically removed and replaced with a scar? Am I a candidate for a mini tummy tuck? I otherwise am very happy with my stomach and it's a shame these are ruining my recovery.
August 25, 2014
Answer: Treating horizontal stretch marks near belly button. Am I a candidate for a mini tummy tuck? Thank you for the question and picture. Unfortunately, the mini tummy tuck operation will not help you improve the areas that you have concerns about. The areas addressed with the mini tummy tuck operations are along the very lower part of the abdominal wall, just above the pubic area. Generally speaking, the mini tummy tuck operation produces very limited results, and is very rarely indicated for patients who have undergone pregnancies and/or significant weight gain/loss. Personally, if I were seeing you in consultation, I would probably suggest that you avoid ANY surgery; I think that scarring along your abdominal wall, including around the umbilicus, may be more bothersome to you than the existing stretch marks. Best wishes.
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August 25, 2014
Answer: Treating horizontal stretch marks near belly button. Am I a candidate for a mini tummy tuck? Thank you for the question and picture. Unfortunately, the mini tummy tuck operation will not help you improve the areas that you have concerns about. The areas addressed with the mini tummy tuck operations are along the very lower part of the abdominal wall, just above the pubic area. Generally speaking, the mini tummy tuck operation produces very limited results, and is very rarely indicated for patients who have undergone pregnancies and/or significant weight gain/loss. Personally, if I were seeing you in consultation, I would probably suggest that you avoid ANY surgery; I think that scarring along your abdominal wall, including around the umbilicus, may be more bothersome to you than the existing stretch marks. Best wishes.
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August 28, 2014
Answer: Am I a candidate for a mini tummy tuck? From this picture it is hard to say what the best approch would be. The only way to get ride of stretch marks is to surgically remove them and that does leave a scar. Go in for a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to find out what your best option would be and what you can expect. Good luck, Dean Vistnes.
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August 28, 2014
Answer: Am I a candidate for a mini tummy tuck? From this picture it is hard to say what the best approch would be. The only way to get ride of stretch marks is to surgically remove them and that does leave a scar. Go in for a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to find out what your best option would be and what you can expect. Good luck, Dean Vistnes.
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