Can excess abdominal skin be removed without a tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck?

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Excess skin from the abdomen can be removed a number of different ways, but the standard full tummy tuck is the best for most cases.  Mini tummy tucks usually leave a disappointing result and few patients are actually good candidate for the procedure.

William Bruno, MD · Answer

If you have loose skin with stretch marks, then the best option is to remove the skin by way of tummy tuck or mini-tummy tuck. Please consult with an experienced plastic surgeon to see which procedure is best for you. The scar is typically worth the improved contour that you will achieve from the tummy tuck.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

Unfortunately excess skin can only be removed by making an incision. Non-surgical skin tightening techniques like Protégé (a radio-frequency energy source) can improve some skin wrinkling or very mild laxity, but cannot remove excess skin.If the excess skin bothers you enough to want to do something about it, I
would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery that you trust and are comfortable with and
discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

No.  Skin removal requires an incision.  Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy tucks each year.  Look for great reviews and great before 
and after pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.To best help you, a physical 
examination or picture evaluation is required in order to determine 
which procedures and techniques would be best for your case.Dr. Campos

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