Is there any alternative to a tummy tuck? I have a large "apron" overhang and want it removed.

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I have a large "apron" overhang and want it removed. Is there any alternative to abdominoplasty?

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

You have to acknowledge that once the skin on the abdomen got very loose and flaccid, there is NO procedure (liposuction, laser, massage, exercise, creams, local injections, garments, lose weight) which may tighten that saggy skin again.If your health condition is acceptable, then you will be surprised how wonderful your abdomen may look after a Tummy Tuck: attractively flat, tapered waist, nice and small navel, and an incision low enough to hide it under a bikini!!!!!Be encouraged!!! you will be loving your results.Dr. Cardenas

David L. Cangello, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.If as you say you have an "apron" hanging over your pubic area, the only solution for correcting that is with surgery. I recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to get more specific answers to your questions which can best be addressed after a thorough history and examination is performed.Best of Luck to you!

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

If all you have is hanging skin, you may be a candidate for Panniculectomy alone. If you need more, there are gradations of the tummy tuck, with or without muscle repair. However, I would encourage you to keep an open mind and to have the right procedure for your situation.

Rick Rosen, MD · Answer

an examination is necessary to tell you the answer to your question. A tummy tuck sounds like it is the only way to correct an apron, but can be done without muscle repair making the recovery easier on you. I would recommend you see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area that performs these regularly.

Robert Savage, MD (retired) · Answer

With a large overhang of loose inelastic skin and some fat, all the so called "non invasive" options are of no value for you.Your two main options involve surgery either abdominoplasty or panniculectomy.These procedures are similiar but with important differences which you can easily find online or especially with a comprehensive consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Is there any alternative to a tummy tuck? I have a large "apron" overhang and want it removed.

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