Best alternative to Tummy Tuck? (Photo)

October 29, 2018
Asked By:thrownobject

I had my second c-section 3 weeks ago. I’m back at my goal weight, but now have the dreaded overhang of fat. :/ I’ll be honest - I don’t wear bikinis or anything that shows my stomach. I don’t care about tight skin. I just want to wear dresses without being asked when I’m due. :) I know a tummy tuck would be ideal, but I don’t have a support system to do it, and can’t take off more than a week for a surgery. Do I have any options? (I realize its early to ask but want to plan ahead)

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October 30, 2018

Answer: Time & Tummy Tuck Alternatives

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Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 30, 2018

Answer: Time & Tummy Tuck Alternatives

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Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 31, 2018

Answer: Abdominoplasty/tummy tuck

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Leland Deane, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 31, 2018

Answer: Abdominoplasty/tummy tuck

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Leland Deane, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 5, 2018

Answer: Wait at least 6 months first

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 5, 2018

Answer: Wait at least 6 months first

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon

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November 4, 2018

Answer: Best alternative to Tummy Tuck? (Photo)

E. Ronald Finger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 4, 2018

Answer: Best alternative to Tummy Tuck? (Photo)

E. Ronald Finger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 31, 2018

Answer: Alternatives to Tummy Tuck

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Peter D. Geldner, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 31, 2018

Answer: Alternatives to Tummy Tuck

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Peter D. Geldner, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 31, 2018

Answer: Abdominal evaluation

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 31, 2018

Answer: Abdominal evaluation

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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