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)
Answer: Time & Tummy Tuck Alternatives I'd have to concur with Dr. Owens that the best and most predictable result will most likely be a full tummy tuck. It is imperative that you give your body enough time to allow healing from your pregnancy and C-Section prior to consulting with board certified plastic surgeons to discuss your specific options.While there are many types of tummy tucks these days, the common are the mini tummy tuck, the full tummy tuck and a panniculectomy (or dermolipectomy). All types of tummy tucks get rid of loose skin on the lower abdomen (between the belly button and the pubic hairline). However a full tummy tuck will also remove fat tissue and tighten the muscles in the abdomen.
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Answer: Time & Tummy Tuck Alternatives I'd have to concur with Dr. Owens that the best and most predictable result will most likely be a full tummy tuck. It is imperative that you give your body enough time to allow healing from your pregnancy and C-Section prior to consulting with board certified plastic surgeons to discuss your specific options.While there are many types of tummy tucks these days, the common are the mini tummy tuck, the full tummy tuck and a panniculectomy (or dermolipectomy). All types of tummy tucks get rid of loose skin on the lower abdomen (between the belly button and the pubic hairline). However a full tummy tuck will also remove fat tissue and tighten the muscles in the abdomen.
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Answer: Wait at least 6 months first Congratulations on your new baby! You’re only 3 weeks after giving birth, so it’s understandable that your stomach is bulging still. It can take several months for your body to return to as close to your pre-pregnancy state as possible, even if you’re already back at your goal weight. I suggest waiting at least 6 months before considering cosmetic surgery. During that time, it’s a good idea to follow a healthy lifestyle to see if that makes an impact on your appearance.Unfortunately, it looks like a full tummy tuck would be your most suitable option based on your photos. It appears that you have loose skin, excess fat and possible muscle separation. All of these issues can be resolved with a full tummy tuck. Liposuction alone would leave you with loose skin that would hang over the top of your pants, and any abdominal muscle separation would remain contributing to bulging.
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Answer: Wait at least 6 months first Congratulations on your new baby! You’re only 3 weeks after giving birth, so it’s understandable that your stomach is bulging still. It can take several months for your body to return to as close to your pre-pregnancy state as possible, even if you’re already back at your goal weight. I suggest waiting at least 6 months before considering cosmetic surgery. During that time, it’s a good idea to follow a healthy lifestyle to see if that makes an impact on your appearance.Unfortunately, it looks like a full tummy tuck would be your most suitable option based on your photos. It appears that you have loose skin, excess fat and possible muscle separation. All of these issues can be resolved with a full tummy tuck. Liposuction alone would leave you with loose skin that would hang over the top of your pants, and any abdominal muscle separation would remain contributing to bulging.
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November 4, 2018
Answer: Best alternative to Tummy Tuck? (Photo) Judging from your photos, there are no alternatives to a full tummy tuck with repair of the separation of your rectus muscles (called rectus diastasis).
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November 4, 2018
Answer: Best alternative to Tummy Tuck? (Photo) Judging from your photos, there are no alternatives to a full tummy tuck with repair of the separation of your rectus muscles (called rectus diastasis).
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October 31, 2018
Answer: Alternatives to Tummy Tuck Congratulations on the birth of your child! I hope that all is going well. I would not recommend a tummy tuck before six months have elapsed from your delivery. Your body will continue to change and it will likely improve with time. Having said that, unless your abdomen was substantially tighter before this pregnancy, I see little that will help you besides a tummy tuck. There really is no alternative that comes close to the results of an abdominoplasty. So sorry for that answer, but now at least you can begin planning how you can get through the procedure.
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October 31, 2018
Answer: Alternatives to Tummy Tuck Congratulations on the birth of your child! I hope that all is going well. I would not recommend a tummy tuck before six months have elapsed from your delivery. Your body will continue to change and it will likely improve with time. Having said that, unless your abdomen was substantially tighter before this pregnancy, I see little that will help you besides a tummy tuck. There really is no alternative that comes close to the results of an abdominoplasty. So sorry for that answer, but now at least you can begin planning how you can get through the procedure.
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October 31, 2018
Answer: Abdominoplasty/tummy tuck Thanks for your question. After decades of doing these surgeries, I've learned:1. You should wait at least one year after the birth of your child before the surgery. Although I've cheated this a bit, and done the surgery at ten months post partum, it is best not only to wait until the pregnant uterus returns to it's pre-partum state, but also to allow time for you to fully be with your child during the first year, which is very important.2. I think that my recovery times are quick, but I tell patients to take at least two weeks off from a desk job and to have help at home. You don't want to cut corners on the surgery or recovery, as this could compromise the ultimate result, which you'd like to be as good as possible.Hope this helps.
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October 31, 2018
Answer: Abdominoplasty/tummy tuck Thanks for your question. After decades of doing these surgeries, I've learned:1. You should wait at least one year after the birth of your child before the surgery. Although I've cheated this a bit, and done the surgery at ten months post partum, it is best not only to wait until the pregnant uterus returns to it's pre-partum state, but also to allow time for you to fully be with your child during the first year, which is very important.2. I think that my recovery times are quick, but I tell patients to take at least two weeks off from a desk job and to have help at home. You don't want to cut corners on the surgery or recovery, as this could compromise the ultimate result, which you'd like to be as good as possible.Hope this helps.
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October 31, 2018
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October 31, 2018
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