Tummy tuck or not worth it? I am 35 and just had my second baby 10 weeks ago. I am 5’6 and 126lbs. (photos)

Question

I’ve akways had loose skin on my upper abs and i hate my belly button. I look great in clothes but I’ve always wanted a nice tight stomach. I work out 4 days a week and watch what i eat. Is a tummy tuck worth it or am i being ridiculous? I have had a c section which healed nicely. My stomach is flat so really it’s just the skin and my belly button that bothers me.

Anthony Barabas, MBBS, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

I have recently done two ladies in just your situation, namely that you are quite slim, the main excess of skin is above the belly button, and you have piercings in you belly button that you don't like now the the belly button is sagging slightly. In both cases I performed a full tummy tuck, bring the tummy tuck scar down to the level of their c-section scars, but the trade off was that they had to have a short vertical scar on their lower abdomen where their old belly button was located, as I couldn't quite bring the skin form above their old belly button site down to the level where their c-section scars were located. However if you have breast augmentation done at the same time (ie mommy makeover) then there won't be quite so much excess tissue to come down, as it is pulled up to the breasts. There should be photos of the ladies I operated on in "mommy makeover" under my name. Good luck.

Jeffrey Umansky, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. The answer to your
question is dependent on your desired result. In your case, you are rather
petite to begin with but your photos do indicate that you are dealing with some
excess skin post-pregnancy. A tummy tuck will address this skin and help
flatten your stomach.  The trade off, however,
will be the scar. This is an entirely personal decision. If you would like more
information on what a tummy tuck would entail, I would set up a consultation
with a reputable plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Seth Jones, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question,  You are perfect candidate for a mini tummy tuck.  Only thing is it will not change your belly button which frankly speaking is very attractive and does not need revision.  I would not advise a full tummy tuck with the length of incision required

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question and photos. I might recommend a floating abdominoplasty for someone in your position. This would involve minimal skin removal and some smoothing out of the belly button, in addition to abdominal muscle repair. An in-person exam would help determine whether you have enough lax tissue to warrant a full tummy tuck. I recommend that you schedule a consultation with a local plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and learn about options.All the best

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD · Answer

It is difficult to give you an answer without seeing you and feeling the amount of laxity you have and how much your are bothered by it. A full tummy tuck will get read of all the laxity in your skin, but the scar would be from hip to hip and I am not sure you would want the trade off. A mini tuck allowing your belli button to sit a bit lower to avoid the hooding above it is an option because you already have a scar above your pubis and it would be just a little longer and some of the skin laxity could be eliminated by doing the procedure. I see that you are pinching the skin above your abdomen under the breasts. I have done what is called a reverse abdominoplasty in these cases to get read of that skin laxity above the BB. In this operation, excess skin is removed under both breasts placing the scar in the fold under the breasts. You obviously have the choice to do nothing, but it would be worth getting a consultation to discuss all these options and decide with a full knowledge.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and sharing your photos. I think you would be a great candidate for mini tummy tuck. This will help with any loose skin form pregnancy. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago Orland Park

Shahram Salemy, MD, FACS · Answer

Your question is a good one and there are a few things to consider, including if you are going to have more children, do you think you body has fully recovered from the pregnancy and what your goals would be for the procedure.  Setting up a consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is a great first step so that all of your questions can be answered but also so that you can get a good exam and the surgeon can give you a sense of what results you could achieve-- this will allow you to decide if the procedure is right for you and worth the cost, incisions, etc.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Lle2017.  You look pretty good after 2 babies.  If you are finished having kids, one option would be Tummytuck with floating bellybutton.  Upper abdominal skin needs to be addressed, but regular Tummytuck will probably require small vertical component to lower abdominal scar, but you are a good scar former.  Reverse abdominoplasty is another option, but I am not a fan of the scar which extends under the breasts and meets across lower chest.  Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Onlline this would be a guess, but I do see a tummy tuck being worth it for you. However, I suggest a formal consultation with at least 3 board certified plastic surgeons.Good luck. Dr. ALDO

John Layliev, MD · Answer

Judging from the pictures you posted, you don't have enough skin laxity to warrant a standard tummy tuck procedure. It looks like there is some excess fatty tissue on some of the pictures so liposuction alone will improve the overall contour of your abdomen. A mini tummy tuck can be an option for skin laxity as well (difficult to judge from your pictures alone) but a physical exam by your plastic surgeon is necessary to determine this. Also, you should wait about a year before considering any abdominal contouring after c-section because the distention and contour will change during that first year.

Tummy tuck or not worth it? I am 35 and just had my second baby 10 weeks ago. I am 5’6 and 126lbs. (photos)

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