135 lb 5’4” 40 years old. 2 kids- 4 and 1 I’m very concerned about the scar and if I have enough extra skin to have a full tummy tuck. I really want the scar as low as possible.
June 17, 2022
Answer: 135 lbs, 5'4 - Do I have enough skin for full tummy tuck? Hello @jsidea thank you for your question and showing your pictures. As part of your surgical plan, you may want to consider a modified abdominoplasty where you can achieve a complete muscular application with a smaller scar, eliminating the diastasis entirely. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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June 17, 2022
Answer: 135 lbs, 5'4 - Do I have enough skin for full tummy tuck? Hello @jsidea thank you for your question and showing your pictures. As part of your surgical plan, you may want to consider a modified abdominoplasty where you can achieve a complete muscular application with a smaller scar, eliminating the diastasis entirely. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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June 16, 2022
Answer: Full vs mini tummy tuck Based on the pictures, it appears that you don’t have a lot of excess skin (some in the lower abdomen). However, it looks like your abdominal wall muscles are weak. I encourage you to have a full examination by a plastic surgeon who can confirm the presence of excess skin, thickness of fatty tissue, presence of diastasis and rule out any hernia. You may only need a mini tummy tuck, liposuction and tightening of the muscles. I believe that your results under the hands of a board certified plastic surgeon will be phenomenal. Good luck!!
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June 16, 2022
Answer: Full vs mini tummy tuck Based on the pictures, it appears that you don’t have a lot of excess skin (some in the lower abdomen). However, it looks like your abdominal wall muscles are weak. I encourage you to have a full examination by a plastic surgeon who can confirm the presence of excess skin, thickness of fatty tissue, presence of diastasis and rule out any hernia. You may only need a mini tummy tuck, liposuction and tightening of the muscles. I believe that your results under the hands of a board certified plastic surgeon will be phenomenal. Good luck!!
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