My stomach muscles split after 5 births. I need to have it repaired, but I am not sure what type of doctor to see first. Should I see my primary care doctor, my ob/gyn, or a specialist?
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Scars that are BELOW the belly button can be easily removed with a tummy tuck procedure. This replaces the scar with a very low horizontal scar beneath the bikini line.Scars ABOVE the belly button are unable to be removed, and in some cases, can actually prevent the possibility of a tummy tuck...
Thank you for your question regarding re-tightening abdominal muscles after a previous tummy tuck. While it’s possible to address muscle laxity without removing excess skin, in most cases, a full tummy tuck revision may be necessary. This is because re-tightening the abdominal muscles often i...
Thank you for your question regarding whether having a tummy tuck, liposuction, and a neck lift is too much to perform in one day. For the right patient, this combination of procedures can be safely done in one surgery. However, it’s essential that you are in good health, and your surgeon s...