I am 23 and have two sons. I want to feel confident in my own skin and would love to be able to wear a 2 piece bathing suit once again. I have stretch marks and some loose skin by the bellybutton. I am 5'6" and weigh 125 pounds. Since I am fairly thin, will the healing process be easier than that of an individual that is overweight? When would I be able to get in a pool? I don't plan on more kids, but unplanned pregnancies are common, would a pregnancy down the road ruin the tummy tuck?
February 27, 2014
Answer: Bikini after tummy tuck Congratulations, your photographs are excellent! A tummy tuck would eliminate laxity, flatten the contour and remove some of the stretch marks. Since some stretch marks extend above the belly button and since a low scar is preferable for bikini-wearing, a compromise will have to be made with regard to excising all the stretch marks.However the few remaining stretch marks will be positioned just above the final scar and should be covered by a bikini bottom. It may even be possible to remove these too - a year later - when things have loosened up. The effect of pregnancy on a previous tummy tuck is highly variable, but it is probable that any small deterioration in aesthetic appearance may be fixed by the Board Certified Plastic Surgeon I assume you would consult.
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February 27, 2014
Answer: Bikini after tummy tuck Congratulations, your photographs are excellent! A tummy tuck would eliminate laxity, flatten the contour and remove some of the stretch marks. Since some stretch marks extend above the belly button and since a low scar is preferable for bikini-wearing, a compromise will have to be made with regard to excising all the stretch marks.However the few remaining stretch marks will be positioned just above the final scar and should be covered by a bikini bottom. It may even be possible to remove these too - a year later - when things have loosened up. The effect of pregnancy on a previous tummy tuck is highly variable, but it is probable that any small deterioration in aesthetic appearance may be fixed by the Board Certified Plastic Surgeon I assume you would consult.
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February 27, 2014
Answer: Will full tummy tuck "fix" my stomach? Getting rid of the loose skin and stretch marks. I think that a tummy tuck will tighten your abdominal wall and remove loose skin for a very pleasing result. The scar can be short as you have only central skin laxity. Pregnancy may undo some of the tummy tuck result in the future. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy
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February 27, 2014
Answer: Will full tummy tuck "fix" my stomach? Getting rid of the loose skin and stretch marks. I think that a tummy tuck will tighten your abdominal wall and remove loose skin for a very pleasing result. The scar can be short as you have only central skin laxity. Pregnancy may undo some of the tummy tuck result in the future. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy
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