Planning to do a hysterectomy and tummy tuck at in July. Do I have enough skin to do a full tummy tuck with a low scar?

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Planning to do a hysterectomy and tummy tuck at the same time, I had a couple of consult...two think that I'm not a candidate for a full tummy tuck the others think that lipo of flanks, muscles repair and a short scar TT will work for me, I'm confused is that possible? To get a flat tummy with just a mini TT? Other Doctor thinks that full tummy tuck with a vertical scar is best. Please help. My surgery is in July.mi also had a C-section.

Richard G. Schwartz, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, I don't think you need a full tummy tuck as your skin doesn't look that loose.  If your C-section scar is objectionable and uneven, then I suggest a mini-tummy tuck to include scar removal, extensive liposuction of abdominal wall and flanks, and even muscle tightening (plication) if examination reveals any muscle looseness.  It all depends on what your examination shows.   This can be safely done in combination with a hysterectomy.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph.  Ultimately the decision on the right procedure depends on what goal appearance you would like to obtain and what your physical exam shows about your abdominal skin excess and underlying muscle laxity.  At first glance you appear to have minimal excess skin and rather just some excess adipose tissue which may be amenable to liposuction alone.  If you have muscle separation or when laying down have significant skin excess a skin removal procedure like a tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck would be a better option.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

You seem to have little excess skin and more an issue of excess adiposity.  I would recommend liposuction.  You do have a slight rectus diastasis but to undergo a tummy tuck to correct this would be a bit overkill in my opinion.  You will have a large scar and even a vertical scar if your umbilical keyhole cannot be entirely removed.  Best wishes, Dr. T.

Luis E. Redondo, MD · Answer

You dont have enough skin for a full tummy tuck, so My recommendation would be to remove that c-section scar with a mini tummy tuck, also to give you access to the abdominal cavity for the hysterectomy combined with a really good liposuction. Best of luck,

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Scar needs to be placed based on available excess skin. Thus decision can only be made by your own surgeon at time of actual physical exam.  Guess work is a wrong way to find it. See your surgeon again.

Planning to do a hysterectomy and tummy tuck at in July. Do I have enough skin to do a full tummy tuck with a low scar?

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Answer: Mini tummy tuck + Liposuction

Answer: Mini tummy tuck + Liposuction

Answer: Scar placement will be determined by amount of excess skin

Answer: Scar placement will be determined by amount of excess skin

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Planning to do a hysterectomy and tummy tuck at in July. Do I have enough skin to do a full tummy tuck with a low scar?

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Answer: Mini tummy tuck + Liposuction

Answer: Mini tummy tuck + Liposuction

Answer: Scar placement will be determined by amount of excess skin

Answer: Scar placement will be determined by amount of excess skin

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