I am 47, 2 kids (9 &12). Fairly active. Have diastasis recti and umbilical hernia. 2 c-sections. I currently weigh 116 and am 5’2 I am looking into getting a tummy tuck. Is it necessary to do this to achieve the flat stomach or can I try another procedure to tighten the stomach area (having my umbilical hernia repaired fist)like Vasor lipo or something less invasive than a tummy tuck? Also, would a mini tummy tuck apply as well or a full tummy tuck is my only option?
Answer: Consdiering options From your photos you will need to consider a standard tummy tuck to address your concerns. Liposuction could be added for contouring. The less invasive procedures will not correct the abdominal wall laxity and you'd likely be disappointed with the result. A mini tummy tuck could leave you with a flat tummy below your belly button and fullness above. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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Answer: Consdiering options From your photos you will need to consider a standard tummy tuck to address your concerns. Liposuction could be added for contouring. The less invasive procedures will not correct the abdominal wall laxity and you'd likely be disappointed with the result. A mini tummy tuck could leave you with a flat tummy below your belly button and fullness above. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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January 11, 2022
Answer: Abdomen You need the hernia repaired and the full tuck. Please don't waist money of lesser procedures for you will have lesser results.
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January 11, 2022
Answer: Abdomen You need the hernia repaired and the full tuck. Please don't waist money of lesser procedures for you will have lesser results.
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July 7, 2021
Answer: What are my options for a flatter stomach & skin tightening aside from a full tummy tuck? Mini or Vaser lipo work Thank you very much for your question, the excess skin that you have in the abdomen is abundant, and the procedure that I recommend to you is a complete tummytuck, because your abdominal skin fold is from each iliac crest, and with a mini it is not enough, additionally we must correct the abdominal wall so that the result can meet your expectations and look flatRemoval of excess skin and fatAbdominoplasty is a surgical procedure whose purpose is to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to strengthen the muscles of the abdominal wall.With the tummy tuck you get a flatter and firmer abdomen and a narrower waist.It is especially suitable for women whose abdominal muscles have relaxed after one or several pregnancies and do not regain the tone they had before.It is indicated in women and men who are concerned about the accumulation of fat and excess skin in the abdominal area and that does not improve despite diet and physical exercise.In addition, in women and men who have moderate obesity and with the passage of time, the abdominal skin has lost elasticity and there has been a localized accumulation in the area that we know as the "belly"BeforeThe plastic surgeon will determine the best surgical option to improve your silhouette: sometimes, in limited accumulations below the navel, a mini-abdominoplasty procedure or liposuction may be sufficient, sometimes it may be necessary to associate a liposuction with the abdominoplasty. flanks or hips to harmonize your contour and achieve an aesthetically attractive silhouette.
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July 7, 2021
Answer: What are my options for a flatter stomach & skin tightening aside from a full tummy tuck? Mini or Vaser lipo work Thank you very much for your question, the excess skin that you have in the abdomen is abundant, and the procedure that I recommend to you is a complete tummytuck, because your abdominal skin fold is from each iliac crest, and with a mini it is not enough, additionally we must correct the abdominal wall so that the result can meet your expectations and look flatRemoval of excess skin and fatAbdominoplasty is a surgical procedure whose purpose is to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to strengthen the muscles of the abdominal wall.With the tummy tuck you get a flatter and firmer abdomen and a narrower waist.It is especially suitable for women whose abdominal muscles have relaxed after one or several pregnancies and do not regain the tone they had before.It is indicated in women and men who are concerned about the accumulation of fat and excess skin in the abdominal area and that does not improve despite diet and physical exercise.In addition, in women and men who have moderate obesity and with the passage of time, the abdominal skin has lost elasticity and there has been a localized accumulation in the area that we know as the "belly"BeforeThe plastic surgeon will determine the best surgical option to improve your silhouette: sometimes, in limited accumulations below the navel, a mini-abdominoplasty procedure or liposuction may be sufficient, sometimes it may be necessary to associate a liposuction with the abdominoplasty. flanks or hips to harmonize your contour and achieve an aesthetically attractive silhouette.
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February 28, 2021
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate Dear lu2terr,
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February 28, 2021
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate Dear lu2terr,
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February 20, 2021
Answer: What are my options for a flatter stomach & skin tightening aside from a full tummy tuck? Mini or Vaser lipo work? Photos) A TT addresses both the loose skin and the lax abdominal wall as to give a nice, flat youthful contour to the abdomen. Your skin laxity in the abdominal area requires plication. In general, the muscles should be brought to anatomic norms. The smaller the separation, the less tightening required and the less discomfort. Swelling will occur irrespective of muscle repair, and almost every patient requiring a TT will benefit from the muscle repair with a more youthful belly button and a scar along the lower public region. If the waist was smaller at one time, the waist can likely be reduced via lipo to those same measurements or smaller provided the muscular and fascial integrity has remained the same. The hernia can be repaired at the time of the TT.
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February 20, 2021
Answer: What are my options for a flatter stomach & skin tightening aside from a full tummy tuck? Mini or Vaser lipo work? Photos) A TT addresses both the loose skin and the lax abdominal wall as to give a nice, flat youthful contour to the abdomen. Your skin laxity in the abdominal area requires plication. In general, the muscles should be brought to anatomic norms. The smaller the separation, the less tightening required and the less discomfort. Swelling will occur irrespective of muscle repair, and almost every patient requiring a TT will benefit from the muscle repair with a more youthful belly button and a scar along the lower public region. If the waist was smaller at one time, the waist can likely be reduced via lipo to those same measurements or smaller provided the muscular and fascial integrity has remained the same. The hernia can be repaired at the time of the TT.
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