loose skin and dimpling on upper abdomen

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What is the best procedure for loose skin on my upper abdomen. I am a 45 year old women. I am thin and I don't really have any fat there, just saggy skin.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Because each person's situation is at least a little bit different, there is more than one approach to tummy tucks but some version is likely to be best when there is loose skin in the upper abdomen. Variations include the full tummy tuck (most often best), a mini (used when the only loose skin is in the lower abdomen), and a reverse tummy tuck (not commonly done but may be considered when the only loose skin is in the upper abdomen.) A personal consultation is needed to determine which of these is best for you.

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

It's difficult to say without photographs, but loose skin on the abdomen is best treated with some type of tummy tuck. A full tummy tuck uses an incision low on the abdomen, and a second incision around the belly button to remove excess skin from the tummy. This also gives your surgeon the opportunity to tighten the abdominal wall. The abdominal wall can be stretched during pregnancy.In person consultation with a plastic surgeon will help you determine how best to proceed.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

There are a variety of
tummy tucks that can produce a good cosmetic result in the appropriate patient:
a mini tummy tuck, a modified with an umbilical float,  or a variety of a
full abdominoplasty, all of which may, or may not, include tightening of the
muscle and liposuction. Generally if there is significant loose skin above the
umbilicus (belly button), a full tummy tuck will result in a greater correction
and better outcome. Keep in mind that
following the advice from a surgeon on this  or any other website who
proposes to tell you what to do without seeing photos and more importantly without
examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome,
taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each
operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you
find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and
ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery (ASAPS)  that you trust and are comfortable with. You should
discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.Robert Singer, MD 
FACSLa Jolla, California

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

A tummy tuck can address the loose skin on your abdomen, leaving you with a more contoured, firmer look.  A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will help give you additional information about this procedure, such as risks and benefits, as well as confirming if it is the right procedure to help you achieve your surgical goals.

Christopher J. Morea, MD · Answer

Excessive loose skin over the abdominal area usually requires a tummy tuck.  Of course a consultation and examination would be required to answer your question definitively.  A tummy tuck procedure addresses loose abdominal skin, excess fatty deposits and can remove stretch marks below the umbilicus if they are present.  Many women who are small and thin require tummy tuck following pregnancy and childbirth.  Unfortunately, weight loss and exercise cannot correct excessive loose skin on the abdomen.

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