I gave birth a year and a half ago. I gained over 60 pounds with my son and he was a 9 lb baby. Since then, I've lost all the weight plus some but my belly still looks horrendous. I still have some extra fat around my belly/hips, but what will happen when I lose it? Why does my belly hang when I bend over? Is this loose skin(I have a lot of stretch marks)? Is it muscle separation? Fat? And what kind of procedure do I need to fix it?
Answer: Tummy Tuck yields nice abdominal contouring results
You'll have a great result with a tummy tuck procedure. You'll very likely lose a portion of the tattoos that are along your groin - but the tradeoff will be a substantially improved abdominal contour. Liposuction will not work for you - you've got too much loose skin.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck yields nice abdominal contouring results
You'll have a great result with a tummy tuck procedure. You'll very likely lose a portion of the tattoos that are along your groin - but the tradeoff will be a substantially improved abdominal contour. Liposuction will not work for you - you've got too much loose skin.
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Midsection After Pregnancy and Weight Loss Muscle separation and loose skin will remain even if you lose weight.A tummy tuck can help. However, if you would like to try the nonsurgical route, you can try laser skin treatments or micro needling to firm up the skin. Unfortunately results tend to be less predictable and can take longer to achieve. Best of luck!
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Midsection After Pregnancy and Weight Loss Muscle separation and loose skin will remain even if you lose weight.A tummy tuck can help. However, if you would like to try the nonsurgical route, you can try laser skin treatments or micro needling to firm up the skin. Unfortunately results tend to be less predictable and can take longer to achieve. Best of luck!
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September 1, 2015
Answer: VIDEO (Click "more" below) which tummy tuck surgery is best for you?
I have prepared a video discussing a variety of the different tummy tuck procedures. It is my opinion that you will need the full tummy tuck. See the description to understand what is done to the skin, fat and muscle.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: VIDEO (Click "more" below) which tummy tuck surgery is best for you?
I have prepared a video discussing a variety of the different tummy tuck procedures. It is my opinion that you will need the full tummy tuck. See the description to understand what is done to the skin, fat and muscle.
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November 22, 2010
Answer: More exercise or a tummy tuck?
The answer is . . . It depends on the condition of your rectus abdominis muscle, the vertical muscle in the middle of your abdomen. It functions much the same as how shoe laces work in a shoe. If your rectus abdominis muscles are intact (tightened), congratulations! – you may only need exercise to firm your tummy.
However, if your rectus abdominis muscles are separated, you can only firm up your tummy with a repair of the muscle, or a tummy tuck. Since your muscle is separated, no amount of exercise can tighten that gap in the muscle. Instead, it must be stitched together.
Watch my video to help determine if you just need more exercise or if what you really need is a tummy tuck. Then get in touch with a board certified plastic surgeon for a consult!
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November 22, 2010
Answer: More exercise or a tummy tuck?
The answer is . . . It depends on the condition of your rectus abdominis muscle, the vertical muscle in the middle of your abdomen. It functions much the same as how shoe laces work in a shoe. If your rectus abdominis muscles are intact (tightened), congratulations! – you may only need exercise to firm your tummy.
However, if your rectus abdominis muscles are separated, you can only firm up your tummy with a repair of the muscle, or a tummy tuck. Since your muscle is separated, no amount of exercise can tighten that gap in the muscle. Instead, it must be stitched together.
Watch my video to help determine if you just need more exercise or if what you really need is a tummy tuck. Then get in touch with a board certified plastic surgeon for a consult!
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Answer: After Pregnancy Based on your photo, it appears to be a combination of Loose Skin, Muscle Separation and Fat. An in person examination will be helpful. Consult in person with 3 board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options, and choose the surgeon/surgical plan that best meets your needs/objectives.
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Answer: After Pregnancy Based on your photo, it appears to be a combination of Loose Skin, Muscle Separation and Fat. An in person examination will be helpful. Consult in person with 3 board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options, and choose the surgeon/surgical plan that best meets your needs/objectives.
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