Im 25 and I had my appendix remove but I was really young back then it was the old way. I start growing up and gaing a lot of weight and had a baby. Im planning to have a mommy makeover on May 2018. I was wondering if I would be elegible to get a tummy tuck with this scar. Leaving pictures
September 22, 2017
Answer: Tummy tucks can get rid of abdominal scars, like c-section scars Yes! It appears as though you could get a great result with a tummy tuck and it looks like I can totally get rid of your appendix surgery scar. During a tummy tuck, I remove the excess abdominal skin and I tighten the muscles to get rid of scars and a lot of stretch marks as well as making the belly flatter. The surgery can be combined with breast implants or a lift (Mommy Makeover) as you mentioned. This is great as it saves recovery time and money. The recovery takes 1-2 weeks depending upon the extent of the surgery. Thank you for your question! Dr. Schreiber, Baltimore plastic surgeon
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September 22, 2017
Answer: Tummy tucks can get rid of abdominal scars, like c-section scars Yes! It appears as though you could get a great result with a tummy tuck and it looks like I can totally get rid of your appendix surgery scar. During a tummy tuck, I remove the excess abdominal skin and I tighten the muscles to get rid of scars and a lot of stretch marks as well as making the belly flatter. The surgery can be combined with breast implants or a lift (Mommy Makeover) as you mentioned. This is great as it saves recovery time and money. The recovery takes 1-2 weeks depending upon the extent of the surgery. Thank you for your question! Dr. Schreiber, Baltimore plastic surgeon
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September 21, 2017
Answer: Can have mommy makeover with appendix scar The appendix scar will not be an issue and will be removed during a tummy tuck. You may be a candidate for Vaser ultrasound liposuction instead, which can flatten that area as well.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.
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September 21, 2017
Answer: Can have mommy makeover with appendix scar The appendix scar will not be an issue and will be removed during a tummy tuck. You may be a candidate for Vaser ultrasound liposuction instead, which can flatten that area as well.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. You appendectomy scar can be completely removed. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. You appendectomy scar can be completely removed. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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