Having degenerative disc disease makes doing abdominal exercise difficult, and progress slow. I have great spinal care now and am working to strengthen my core and loose some excess weight that I've accumulated over the past few years when I couldn't work out. Reducing my abdomen will help relieve some strain on my back. Sit-ups aren't working.
Answer: Tummy Tuck - Am I A Candidate? Thank you for your question. It is difficult to provide specific advice without photos. Generally, a tummy tuck with skin excision and muscle tightening gives patients excellent contour as well as improves the tone of the anterior abdominal wall. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for an in-person examination to discuss the specific details of the procedures. Ask to see before and after photos to get an idea of what can be achieved. Hope this helps!
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Answer: Tummy Tuck - Am I A Candidate? Thank you for your question. It is difficult to provide specific advice without photos. Generally, a tummy tuck with skin excision and muscle tightening gives patients excellent contour as well as improves the tone of the anterior abdominal wall. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for an in-person examination to discuss the specific details of the procedures. Ask to see before and after photos to get an idea of what can be achieved. Hope this helps!
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April 18, 2016
Answer: I need help reducing my abdomen. I am sorry to hear about the degenerative disk disease. Ultimately you will do best seeking consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons can demonstrate lots of experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with.Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight.I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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April 18, 2016
Answer: I need help reducing my abdomen. I am sorry to hear about the degenerative disk disease. Ultimately you will do best seeking consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons can demonstrate lots of experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with.Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight.I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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April 18, 2016
Answer: I need help reducing my abdomen. Should I get a tummy tuck, liposuction, or something else? Without any photos it is difficult to give you an opinion. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns. Regards,
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April 18, 2016
Answer: I need help reducing my abdomen. Should I get a tummy tuck, liposuction, or something else? Without any photos it is difficult to give you an opinion. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns. Regards,
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Answer: How do I reduce my abdomen size? A healthy diet and exercise are the best way to lose excess weight, but if you can't exercise or need a boost liposuction can be a good alternative. Unfortunately, without any pictures and being unable to evaluate you I can't say which would be the best option for you. I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon in person for a progress plan to reach your goal.Thank you for your question and good luck!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS
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Answer: How do I reduce my abdomen size? A healthy diet and exercise are the best way to lose excess weight, but if you can't exercise or need a boost liposuction can be a good alternative. Unfortunately, without any pictures and being unable to evaluate you I can't say which would be the best option for you. I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon in person for a progress plan to reach your goal.Thank you for your question and good luck!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS
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April 22, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate vs liposuction Thank you for your questionunfortunately there are no pictures . In order to determine what operation you require you need to be examined . If you have loose skin , excess fat and loose tummy muscles, you are a cadidate for the Malibu tummy tuck which I invented. ( please see the accompanying video ). If you have loose tummy muscles , slightly loose skin and excess fat you are a candidate for moderate tummy tuck. If you have loose tummy muscles and good quality skin then you are are a candidate for a mini scar tummy tuck. I hope you find this helpful.
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April 22, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate vs liposuction Thank you for your questionunfortunately there are no pictures . In order to determine what operation you require you need to be examined . If you have loose skin , excess fat and loose tummy muscles, you are a cadidate for the Malibu tummy tuck which I invented. ( please see the accompanying video ). If you have loose tummy muscles , slightly loose skin and excess fat you are a candidate for moderate tummy tuck. If you have loose tummy muscles and good quality skin then you are are a candidate for a mini scar tummy tuck. I hope you find this helpful.
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