Enough skin for tummy tuck? (photo)

March 30, 2025
Asked By:Thoughtful284658 in Denver, Colorado

I’m 39, 5’9” and 147 Ilbs. II have had two singleton pregnancies and a twin pregnancy and am done having kids. I’m signed up for a mommy makeover with a top surgeon who specializes in body surgery, but I’m having second thoughts about the tummy tuck. I have minimal lose skin and a high belly button/long torso. PS said I have significant diastasis and need repair above and below the navel which I agree with based on what I can feel. He said I’d have an inverted t scar or free floating vertical scar depending on how much skin he can pull down. I really want my scar to be low and and am worried that the risk of a high scar or vertical that might not be covered in a bikini bottom might not be worth it. But, I’m tired of having to suck in my stomach 24/7 to not look pregnant and feel like I can hold my insides in. I also struggle with low back pain lifting weights. Thoughts?

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April 8, 2025

Answer: Partial resection

April 8, 2025

Answer: Partial resection

April 8, 2025

Answer: 'Enough skin' is an antiquated concept

April 8, 2025

Answer: 'Enough skin' is an antiquated concept

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