Will tummy tuck help my stomach? I'm 5ft weigh 145. Had colon resection in 2007 (Photo)

Based on your photos, in my opinion, you are an excellent candidate for TT-- muscle tightening--- and flank liposuction. Tummy Tuck will remove the "hanging down" portion of your abdominal wall. The muscle tightening will assist and help to flatten the abdominal wall--- but may not completely flatten it in a vertical fashion.  you may ned additional muscle exercises to further flatten the stomach.  Flank Liposuction will assist in giving you an additional curve and improve your waist line appearance. In addition, you belly button will improve in appearance and the colon scar from the belly button down will be removed. You will though have the lower curved incision for the Tummy Tuck.

Thank you for your question and photos.  It is possible to improve your abdominal contour.  There are some unique findings that will affect your outcome.  You have extra fat around your organs that will not be helped by a tummy tuck or liposuction.  Only diet and exercise will help with the intra-abdominal fat.  The vertical scar above the belly button may also  restrict how much skin tightening can be achieved and will have to be taken into consideration.  Some liposuction would also be beneficial. Consult with a Plastic Surgeon for additional information.

A tummy tuck with liposuction of the flanks and back will likely give you a nice result.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your pictures.  I believe that a full tummy tuck can help you improve your appearance.  Liposuction may or may not be necessary.  The midline scar will be shortened and below your belly button.Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS, FACS

You are an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. You can have liposuction of the upper abdomen as well. It is important to make sure you don't have a small hernia prior to surgery. Good luck!

You appear to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck, which would remove your vertical scar from the belly button downward.  Liposuction will help contour your waist as well. It's a win-win!

Based on your photographs, it appears that an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with some associated liposuction would significantly improve the appearance of your abdomen.  The midline scar that you currently have would be shortened, but not completely removed.  An examination would be helpful in determining how much of the abdominal "bulge" is related to skin/subcutaneous fat versus bulging of the muscles/intra-abdominal fat.   I would suggest that you consider a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to more fully explore your options.  Best of luck!

Based on your pictures alone, I believe you can get a satisfactory result with liposuction and/or a tummy tuck. Liposuction can be performed around your torso, the front and the back. Liposuction can give you a better shape and contour with minimal scars. The downside of liposuction is the relaxation of the skin. The total cost of two hour liposuction in my NJ practice in $6000. The fee includes the Board Certified Professional fee, B/C anesthesia fee, and Medicare approved surgicenter fee.An abdominoplasty with a little flank liposuction will give you a flatter abdomen with tighter musculature and tighter skin with a scar from hip to hip. The surgery would remove most but not all of your vertical abdominal scar. Your health insurance may partially cover the procedure if you are deemed to have a ventral wall weakness or hernia. Otherwise the abdominoplasty and flank liposuction would cost a total of $7800. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Yes a tummy tuck will help you!A tummy tuck can be done as a solitary procedure. Many times the results are enhanced by adding
liposuction to the hip and love handle area.
A tummy tuck is also done in combination with a breast augmentation in a
mommy makeover.



Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide. These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all
aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures including
tummy tucks or mommy makeovers!

It appears you would benefit from a tummy tuck and some contouring liposuction. However if a physical examination reveals significant intra-abdominal fatty tissue, then it would be advisable to loose some additional weight first. This would enable you to obtain a flatter tummy for your tummy tuck procedure.  I would also suggest removing your previous abdominal scar during the procedure. This would eliminate the scar from preventing a maximum stretch to the skin