I had twins a year ago via c-section. I now have excess skin and a scar that indents. I'm currently 124 lbs, 5'3 and am trying to lose a stubborn 8 lbs. The recovery from my c-section was long and painful. I do not want a full tummy tuck. My muscles are definitely separated below the navel, but I don't think they are above. My bulging seems to be on the bottom half. Am I a candidate for a mini? I will be setting up a consult within the next month. Thanks in advance!!!!
February 24, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck? Yes. You are correct in thinking that mini tummy tucks fix the abdominal wall below the belly button. When excess skin and muscle laxity are confined to this area, a mini tummy tuck will do a nice job. In looking at the curve of your belly, it starts at the pubic region and remains convex up to the ribs, and is most anterior at the belly button. The entire rectus sheath should be tightened, otherwise the lower abdomen would be flattened at the upper abdomen will stick out. If the roundness peaked below the belly button, and your abdomen was flat above your belly button, then a mini abdominoplasty would be a good choice. Since you do not appear to have an excessive amount of loose skin, a hybrid technique where the belly button is "floated" may also work. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area for an informed opinion.
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February 24, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck? Yes. You are correct in thinking that mini tummy tucks fix the abdominal wall below the belly button. When excess skin and muscle laxity are confined to this area, a mini tummy tuck will do a nice job. In looking at the curve of your belly, it starts at the pubic region and remains convex up to the ribs, and is most anterior at the belly button. The entire rectus sheath should be tightened, otherwise the lower abdomen would be flattened at the upper abdomen will stick out. If the roundness peaked below the belly button, and your abdomen was flat above your belly button, then a mini abdominoplasty would be a good choice. Since you do not appear to have an excessive amount of loose skin, a hybrid technique where the belly button is "floated" may also work. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area for an informed opinion.
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February 24, 2014
Answer: Mini Tuck vs Full Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question and pictures. Your question about how to treat loose skin and lax abdominal muscles after childbirth is very commonly asked in my practice. The main difference between a full and a mini tummy tuck is that a mini tuck does not place a scar around the belly button, and it also does not address the skin and muscle above the belly button. Although a picture can only give limited information, from your picture it doesn't seem like you have much skin laxity above the belly button. So a mini tummy tuck may be an appropriate procedure for you if the muscles above the belly button are in good shape.Be sure to consult with a fully trained plastic surgeon to ensure that you get the results you desire. All the best!Ruth Celestin, MD
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February 24, 2014
Answer: Mini Tuck vs Full Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question and pictures. Your question about how to treat loose skin and lax abdominal muscles after childbirth is very commonly asked in my practice. The main difference between a full and a mini tummy tuck is that a mini tuck does not place a scar around the belly button, and it also does not address the skin and muscle above the belly button. Although a picture can only give limited information, from your picture it doesn't seem like you have much skin laxity above the belly button. So a mini tummy tuck may be an appropriate procedure for you if the muscles above the belly button are in good shape.Be sure to consult with a fully trained plastic surgeon to ensure that you get the results you desire. All the best!Ruth Celestin, MD
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