My surgery is scheduled for March 24. My PS suggested an umbilical float. The more I research it, the more convinced that may not be the best option for me. I am 5'5, 155lbs, 2 very large babies, nueroma in previous hernia repair scar. Comments and advice welcomed please!!
March 11, 2017
Answer: Standard tummy tuck . . . I would not recommend an umbilical float. A full tummy tuck with a nicely done umbilicoplasty would be the best outcome. Alternatively, you could also have a "mini-tummy tuck" to help clean up the loose skin in the lower abdomen. Before you plunge into a relatively involved procedure, best to get multiple in person opinions with surgeons who do a lot of tummy tucks, ask to look at photos of their work. Thank you for sharing.
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Standard tummy tuck . . . I would not recommend an umbilical float. A full tummy tuck with a nicely done umbilicoplasty would be the best outcome. Alternatively, you could also have a "mini-tummy tuck" to help clean up the loose skin in the lower abdomen. Before you plunge into a relatively involved procedure, best to get multiple in person opinions with surgeons who do a lot of tummy tucks, ask to look at photos of their work. Thank you for sharing.
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a great candidate for a full tummy tuck with liposuction. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a great candidate for a full tummy tuck with liposuction. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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