I am 25 I habe two children (am done having kids) but im worried I dont have enough skin to get the results I am hoping for. I weigh around 100 lbs. I have loose skin and stretch marks.
February 11, 2016
Answer: Do I Have Enough Skin to Perform a Tummy Tuck? (photo)
Judging from the photos, I would advise against abdominoplasty. You don't appear to have significant excess skin nor a post-partum abdominal bulge, but even more important in my advice against the procedure is your high belly button and your very nice appearing abdomen. If you do tummy tuck, the scar must be low. Whoever does it should not try to remove all the skin between suprapubic scar and umbilicus, but as much as possible with closure of the circum-umbilical incision in the lower abdomen... or a short suprapubic vertical component.
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February 11, 2016
Answer: Do I Have Enough Skin to Perform a Tummy Tuck? (photo)
Judging from the photos, I would advise against abdominoplasty. You don't appear to have significant excess skin nor a post-partum abdominal bulge, but even more important in my advice against the procedure is your high belly button and your very nice appearing abdomen. If you do tummy tuck, the scar must be low. Whoever does it should not try to remove all the skin between suprapubic scar and umbilicus, but as much as possible with closure of the circum-umbilical incision in the lower abdomen... or a short suprapubic vertical component.
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February 11, 2016
Answer: Reverse tummy tuck for upper abdominal loose skin?
No one can give you specific guidance without a personal examination, but my impression from the photo is that your belly button is a bit high and most of the skin laxity is in the upper abdomen. In these cases, a reverse abdominoplasty may be an option. This is done by removing skin along the crease at the bottom of the breasts, so the abdominal skin is pulled up instead of down as with a standard tummy tuck. You should see someone experienced with this procedure if you are considering it, as it is not commonly done.
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February 11, 2016
Answer: Reverse tummy tuck for upper abdominal loose skin?
No one can give you specific guidance without a personal examination, but my impression from the photo is that your belly button is a bit high and most of the skin laxity is in the upper abdomen. In these cases, a reverse abdominoplasty may be an option. This is done by removing skin along the crease at the bottom of the breasts, so the abdominal skin is pulled up instead of down as with a standard tummy tuck. You should see someone experienced with this procedure if you are considering it, as it is not commonly done.
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