Severe stomach apron and separation of abdominal wall plus degenerative back issues am can i have it removed?

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Background i am 33yp mom. I was 330 now 285. My apron now reaches my mid thigh and the flap starts mid hip i can now flip it up and down it is getting looser. I get sores from working out they clear up but i have to take a week off from working out to clear them up every time. From having 5 kids and being obese i have a abdominal seperation. I also have a worsening degenerative back issue that is making it hard to exercise from the weight of my apron. I have no diabetes or high blood pressure

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photos.  You appear to be a very good candidate for tummy tuck.  This will remove the skin and tighten the underlying muscles to give you a flat belly.  Liposuction of the hips help form an hourglass body. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

There are multiple issues that should be addressed including BMI and health considerations as well as appropriateness of panniculectomy versus tummy tuck.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of 
these procedures and has hundreds of pictures and reviews. Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

Himansu Shah, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. It is great to hear that you have successfully started lose weight. I would recommend to lose some more weight be close to your goal weight prior to any surgical intervention. Panniculectomy maybe best for you, however, I would recommend to consult a board certified plastic surgeon to determine what procedure is best for you.Good luck.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Good candidates are patients who are healthy but have EXCESS SKIN OR FAT that does not respond to diet and exercise. Patients who have undergone SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT LOSS and have hanging skin. Women with loose skin and stretch marks FOLLOWING PREGNANCY. Anyone with LOSS OF SKIN ELASTICITY. Patients who are unable to tighten the abdominal wall with exercise. Or if you have loose or sagging abdominal wall skin; often associated with relaxation of the anterior abdominal wall muscles (frequently secondary to multiple pregnancies). Best Candidates for a #mini-tummy tuck just have mild loose skin in the lower tummy near the pubis region.

Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS · Answer

I'm sorry to hear of your problem. These issues can be addressed with a consultation by a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Severe stomach apron and separation of abdominal wall plus degenerative back issues am can i have it removed?

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Severe stomach apron and separation of abdominal wall plus degenerative back issues am can i have it removed?

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Answer: Candidate for a TT

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