i'm 39, quite active, BMI is 20% but have bumpy stomach
Answer: Treatment Options for Abdominal Skin Laxity The photo seems to demonstrate both skin laxity and a small amount of fat which would very likely improve nicely with a standard abdominoplasty. As the laxity this photo seems to emphasize is in the upper abdomen and overall, I think your true tissue excess is on the smaller side, I recommend you also consider a reverse abdominoplasty. The scar is often almost entirely hidden within the breast folds or can be reutilized if/when shared with a breast lift or augmentation.
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Answer: Treatment Options for Abdominal Skin Laxity The photo seems to demonstrate both skin laxity and a small amount of fat which would very likely improve nicely with a standard abdominoplasty. As the laxity this photo seems to emphasize is in the upper abdomen and overall, I think your true tissue excess is on the smaller side, I recommend you also consider a reverse abdominoplasty. The scar is often almost entirely hidden within the breast folds or can be reutilized if/when shared with a breast lift or augmentation.
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June 1, 2025
Answer: Tummy tuck You appear to have some loose skin and some possible pockets of fat. A tummy tuck can tighten the loose skin and remove any stubborn fat, however you’ll need to determine whether the surgical risk and resulting scar are worth the predicted results.
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June 1, 2025
Answer: Tummy tuck You appear to have some loose skin and some possible pockets of fat. A tummy tuck can tighten the loose skin and remove any stubborn fat, however you’ll need to determine whether the surgical risk and resulting scar are worth the predicted results.
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May 14, 2025
Answer: Skin laxity From the submitted photo it appears you have skin laxity on your abdomen. A tummy tuck will address this as well as remove excess fat and correct abdominal wall laxity. The result will be a tighter, flatter tummy. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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May 14, 2025
Answer: Skin laxity From the submitted photo it appears you have skin laxity on your abdomen. A tummy tuck will address this as well as remove excess fat and correct abdominal wall laxity. The result will be a tighter, flatter tummy. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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May 12, 2025
Answer: Skin excess of the upper abdomen requires a tummy tuck to correct. You have skin redundancy of the abdomen. The treatment is a tummy tuck, and not a mini-tummy tuck. Of course, an incision is needed within the bikini line.
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May 12, 2025
Answer: Skin excess of the upper abdomen requires a tummy tuck to correct. You have skin redundancy of the abdomen. The treatment is a tummy tuck, and not a mini-tummy tuck. Of course, an incision is needed within the bikini line.
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May 12, 2025
Answer: Bumpy stomach It looks like you have some skin laxity that will benefit from skin removal. There are two very good options for you depending on your anatomy, specifically your muscles. The first question is if you have noticeable diastasis, meaning a bulge in-between your six-pack muscles when you do a sit up or plank type of action. Your muscles look flat in your photo so this is likely not a major issue in decision making. Assuming so, the I would recommend liposuction with skin excision and umbilical transposition. This is a tummy tuck type of skin excision excluding the muscle tightening. This can be done with an oral cocktail for sedation and local tumescent anesthesia, so you never go "under". There are no drains with resumption of activity as tolerated. Also, you get the benefit of liposuction of the abdominal flap in the same setting, so you lose the fatty bulk which is NOT done in a formal abdominoplasty. There is an overall lower complication rate and down time compared to a traditional tummy tuck. This is a great option for many women out there . . . An in-person exam will help determine which option is best for you. I hope this helps.
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May 12, 2025
Answer: Bumpy stomach It looks like you have some skin laxity that will benefit from skin removal. There are two very good options for you depending on your anatomy, specifically your muscles. The first question is if you have noticeable diastasis, meaning a bulge in-between your six-pack muscles when you do a sit up or plank type of action. Your muscles look flat in your photo so this is likely not a major issue in decision making. Assuming so, the I would recommend liposuction with skin excision and umbilical transposition. This is a tummy tuck type of skin excision excluding the muscle tightening. This can be done with an oral cocktail for sedation and local tumescent anesthesia, so you never go "under". There are no drains with resumption of activity as tolerated. Also, you get the benefit of liposuction of the abdominal flap in the same setting, so you lose the fatty bulk which is NOT done in a formal abdominoplasty. There is an overall lower complication rate and down time compared to a traditional tummy tuck. This is a great option for many women out there . . . An in-person exam will help determine which option is best for you. I hope this helps.
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