because Of my short torso and the fact that I need a slight lift of the pubic area I am afraid that my scar will ride high no matter what? How much skin (in inches) between the new belly button and pubic hair line can I expect to have? Also would all the stretch mark below the belly button be removed.? I would like to know what I can expect based on my photos. Thank you for your help! I'm still working out and getting closer to my ideal weight everyday!
Answer: Short torso, less of a waistline I find that the shorter the torso I have to work with for a tummy tuck the less of a waistline or hour glass figure I can achieve. We can usually get rid of most of the stretch marks below the belly button, unless they are high above each of your hips. It looks like you may have a lot of visceral fat (fat in your abdominal cavity) that would limit how much your abdominal wall fascia can be tightened, which would affect how much skin can be removed, which would determine how low your scar can be placed. Your board certified plastic surgeon will be able to adequately access all these things that can affect the results that can be achieve. Best wishes.
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Answer: Short torso, less of a waistline I find that the shorter the torso I have to work with for a tummy tuck the less of a waistline or hour glass figure I can achieve. We can usually get rid of most of the stretch marks below the belly button, unless they are high above each of your hips. It looks like you may have a lot of visceral fat (fat in your abdominal cavity) that would limit how much your abdominal wall fascia can be tightened, which would affect how much skin can be removed, which would determine how low your scar can be placed. Your board certified plastic surgeon will be able to adequately access all these things that can affect the results that can be achieve. Best wishes.
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Answer: No problem with high scar Based on your photographs you appear to be a very good candidate for a tummy tuck. I don't see anything that would make me concerned about a high scar.
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Answer: No problem with high scar Based on your photographs you appear to be a very good candidate for a tummy tuck. I don't see anything that would make me concerned about a high scar.
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December 14, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck in Patients With a Short Torso The scar height is important to consider when planning a tummy tuck incision. Today's underwear, bikinis, jeans,and shorts all are much lower than in the past so a lower scar that does not elevate the pubic hair is required. Your surgeon has to allow for the scar to ride up when planning the pubic lift, and about 13 cm (about 5 inches) from the belly button scar is what I try to achieve, with 5 to 7 cm (about 3-4 inches) from the scar to the bottom of your "girl parts." The actual measurements vary as to body type, of course !Usually, all the unfavorable skin below the belly button can all be removed, if not significantly improved. The challenge of a shorter torso is getting the curves that come from a narrow waist. You dont have much space between your ribs and hip bones, so muscle tightening along with lipo will be needed to correct (as much as possible) a "blocky" shape.
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December 14, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck in Patients With a Short Torso The scar height is important to consider when planning a tummy tuck incision. Today's underwear, bikinis, jeans,and shorts all are much lower than in the past so a lower scar that does not elevate the pubic hair is required. Your surgeon has to allow for the scar to ride up when planning the pubic lift, and about 13 cm (about 5 inches) from the belly button scar is what I try to achieve, with 5 to 7 cm (about 3-4 inches) from the scar to the bottom of your "girl parts." The actual measurements vary as to body type, of course !Usually, all the unfavorable skin below the belly button can all be removed, if not significantly improved. The challenge of a shorter torso is getting the curves that come from a narrow waist. You dont have much space between your ribs and hip bones, so muscle tightening along with lipo will be needed to correct (as much as possible) a "blocky" shape.
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December 13, 2014
Answer: What kind of tummy tuck results can I expect with a short torso? Does having a short torso make a difference? You appear to be a very good candidate for a tummy tuck with a low scar. Look at
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December 13, 2014
Answer: What kind of tummy tuck results can I expect with a short torso? Does having a short torso make a difference? You appear to be a very good candidate for a tummy tuck with a low scar. Look at
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December 12, 2014
Answer: Excellent candidate for abdominoplasty. You should get an excellent result from an abdominoplasty. The level of the scar can be placed by your surgeon at your request. All of the stretch marks between the umbilicus in the pubic area will be removed. Elevation of the Mons is part of the operation.
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December 12, 2014
Answer: Excellent candidate for abdominoplasty. You should get an excellent result from an abdominoplasty. The level of the scar can be placed by your surgeon at your request. All of the stretch marks between the umbilicus in the pubic area will be removed. Elevation of the Mons is part of the operation.
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