I had one baby and developed stretch marks during my pregnancy. I've decided I want to get a tummy tuck. Just want to know if I would be a candidate for a mini tummy and if I would be able to remove all my stretch marks including the ones above my belly button?
Answer: Stretch marks From the posted photos you appear to be a better candidate for a standard tummy tuck. This will address excess fat and skin as well as muscle wall laxity above and below the belly button. Your stretch marks that are below the belly button will be removed with a standard tummy tuck. Those above the belly button will be pulled lower on the tummy. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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Answer: Stretch marks From the posted photos you appear to be a better candidate for a standard tummy tuck. This will address excess fat and skin as well as muscle wall laxity above and below the belly button. Your stretch marks that are below the belly button will be removed with a standard tummy tuck. Those above the belly button will be pulled lower on the tummy. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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October 25, 2017
Answer: Mini tummy tuck will not improve skin tone in upper abdomen Your photo shows some skin laxity and stretch marks above the belly button. A mini tummy tuck only removes skin in the lower abdomen so it will have no effect in the upper abdomen. You would benefit most from a full tummy tuck.
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October 25, 2017
Answer: Mini tummy tuck will not improve skin tone in upper abdomen Your photo shows some skin laxity and stretch marks above the belly button. A mini tummy tuck only removes skin in the lower abdomen so it will have no effect in the upper abdomen. You would benefit most from a full tummy tuck.
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October 16, 2017
Answer: What type of tummy tuck should I have done for my stretch marks? Thanks so much for your questions and photos! From your photos, most of your stretch marks are in your lower abdomen. A mini tummy tuck would only remove some of the skin and tissue below your belly button. In order to remove most of your stretch marks in your lower abdomen, a full tummy tuck would need to be done. A full tummy tuck would also include transposition of your belly button and tightening of your muscle above and below your belly button. Hope this helps...best of luck! Sincerely, Joyce C. Chen, MD, MPH, FACS
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October 16, 2017
Answer: What type of tummy tuck should I have done for my stretch marks? Thanks so much for your questions and photos! From your photos, most of your stretch marks are in your lower abdomen. A mini tummy tuck would only remove some of the skin and tissue below your belly button. In order to remove most of your stretch marks in your lower abdomen, a full tummy tuck would need to be done. A full tummy tuck would also include transposition of your belly button and tightening of your muscle above and below your belly button. Hope this helps...best of luck! Sincerely, Joyce C. Chen, MD, MPH, FACS
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October 10, 2017
Answer: Minituck of the Tummy Mini tummy tuck is a procedure to remove loose skin and excess fat below the belly button. Combining infraumbilical skin excision with liposuction known as a marriage abdominoplasty addresses fat above and below the belly button and flanks while removing only lower abdominal skin laxity. In your case a full tummy tuck would remove most skin stretch marks above and below the belly button as well remove fat and tighten the abdominal diastasis or muscle weakness.Consult a board certified plastic surgeon regarding a full tummy tuck.
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October 10, 2017
Answer: Minituck of the Tummy Mini tummy tuck is a procedure to remove loose skin and excess fat below the belly button. Combining infraumbilical skin excision with liposuction known as a marriage abdominoplasty addresses fat above and below the belly button and flanks while removing only lower abdominal skin laxity. In your case a full tummy tuck would remove most skin stretch marks above and below the belly button as well remove fat and tighten the abdominal diastasis or muscle weakness.Consult a board certified plastic surgeon regarding a full tummy tuck.
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October 6, 2017
Answer: Would a mini tummy tuck get rid of all my stretch marks? Hello and thank-you for your question and photo. A mini tummy-tuck is an excellent option for individuals with an abdominal bulge due to muscle weakness, fat accumulation, and mild skin laxity. Whether or not you are a candidate is best determined by an in person consultation. With this procedure, liposuction is performed, the muscles are tightened, and a small amount of skin is removed. The procedure is termed "mini" due to the fact that less skin is removed and the scar is slightly shorted than that of a full tummy-tuck. As a mini tummy-tuck removes less skin than a full tummy-tuck, there is less tightening of the abdomen compared to a full tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck does not tighten the skin above the umbilicus. The incision of both mini and full tummy-tuck are designed low in the bikini line to be hidden by even minimal clothing. A full tummy tuck will give a better result when: 1. There is more than just a little bit of looseness due pregnancies or weight loss. 2. Significant abdominal muscle weakness due to separation (diastasis) 3. Stretch marks in the lower abdomen. 4. Distortion of the belly-button 5. Significant fatty accumulation is the abdomen requiring more liposuction The incision for a full tummy tuck is slightly longer than that of a mini, but the abdomen is much tighter. Mini tummy tuck is an excellent option for candidates who meet these criteria. For the majority of women, a full tummy tuck is a better option. On this site, the patient satisfaction rate for a full tummy tuck is 97%. This compares to 89% for mini tummy-tucks. A mini tummy-tuck is an excellent option for an appropriate candidate. The difference in satisfaction rates most likely represents our attempts to stretch the indications and offer a mini-tummy tuck for individuals who would have done better with a full tummy tuck. I am currently using two new technologies for skin tightening that are very promising for tightening the skin of the tummy, avoiding a scar altogether. The J-plasma (Cool Helium Plasma) and Bodytite radiofrequency are minimally invasive techniques combined with liposuction that are producing significant tightening. I would recommend a consultation with a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery and has extensive experience in body contouring. I hope this information helps you and best of luck! Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS
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October 6, 2017
Answer: Would a mini tummy tuck get rid of all my stretch marks? Hello and thank-you for your question and photo. A mini tummy-tuck is an excellent option for individuals with an abdominal bulge due to muscle weakness, fat accumulation, and mild skin laxity. Whether or not you are a candidate is best determined by an in person consultation. With this procedure, liposuction is performed, the muscles are tightened, and a small amount of skin is removed. The procedure is termed "mini" due to the fact that less skin is removed and the scar is slightly shorted than that of a full tummy-tuck. As a mini tummy-tuck removes less skin than a full tummy-tuck, there is less tightening of the abdomen compared to a full tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck does not tighten the skin above the umbilicus. The incision of both mini and full tummy-tuck are designed low in the bikini line to be hidden by even minimal clothing. A full tummy tuck will give a better result when: 1. There is more than just a little bit of looseness due pregnancies or weight loss. 2. Significant abdominal muscle weakness due to separation (diastasis) 3. Stretch marks in the lower abdomen. 4. Distortion of the belly-button 5. Significant fatty accumulation is the abdomen requiring more liposuction The incision for a full tummy tuck is slightly longer than that of a mini, but the abdomen is much tighter. Mini tummy tuck is an excellent option for candidates who meet these criteria. For the majority of women, a full tummy tuck is a better option. On this site, the patient satisfaction rate for a full tummy tuck is 97%. This compares to 89% for mini tummy-tucks. A mini tummy-tuck is an excellent option for an appropriate candidate. The difference in satisfaction rates most likely represents our attempts to stretch the indications and offer a mini-tummy tuck for individuals who would have done better with a full tummy tuck. I am currently using two new technologies for skin tightening that are very promising for tightening the skin of the tummy, avoiding a scar altogether. The J-plasma (Cool Helium Plasma) and Bodytite radiofrequency are minimally invasive techniques combined with liposuction that are producing significant tightening. I would recommend a consultation with a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery and has extensive experience in body contouring. I hope this information helps you and best of luck! Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS
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