I've had children and had hernia repair surgery a few years ago. Seeing the results after surgery has been very difficult for me - making me self conscious which I never was before. Since the surgery loose skin on my abdomen is more pronounced and protrudes - this with the scar. I would like to have at least one more child so I'm interested to know what my options are to correct the issue.
Answer: Repair Hernia & Remove Loose Skin Above The Belly Button It's difficult to make recommendations online based on the photos provide. So, I suggest you begin with an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgery to learn if you are a candidate for a surgical procedure. If deemed a candidate, you may benefit from a #drainless tummy tuck. Silicone #drainage tubes are used by trained Plastic Surgeons for many different operations. The purpose is to drain extra fluid that may otherwise accumulate under the skin, fat or muscle following an operation. Patients generally find this annoying and uncomfortable and they can impede mobility and therefore slow aspects of #healing. Over the years, surgeons have improved procedures and found ways to eliminate the need for these #drains in a variety of operations; including #tummy #tuck or #abdominoplasty.I have found that most of my patients do very well with the exception of those have large areas of liposuction or lipo-abdominoplasty. I may use drains on a case by case basis for these patients. A newer option now can include the use of tissue #glue to adhere the abdominal #skin to the #muscle; eliminating any space that previously required a drain. It is possible to combine your tummy tuck and #hernia repair into one surgery. Many procedures can be combined during one surgery. Also, combining these #procedures may decrease anesthetics, costs, and recovery time.It is usually recommended that patients who have recently experienced weight loss and massive weight loss (#MWL), pregnancy included, to be consistent at their weight for at least six to twelve months prior any cosmetic surgery. Such will better ensure longer lasting results of the procedure without risking the fluctuation and stretching of the skin tissue. Weight gain and pregnancies following any cosmetic procedure may affect the long-term results. Hence, it may be best to postpone such until after your pregnancies if possible.
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Answer: Repair Hernia & Remove Loose Skin Above The Belly Button It's difficult to make recommendations online based on the photos provide. So, I suggest you begin with an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgery to learn if you are a candidate for a surgical procedure. If deemed a candidate, you may benefit from a #drainless tummy tuck. Silicone #drainage tubes are used by trained Plastic Surgeons for many different operations. The purpose is to drain extra fluid that may otherwise accumulate under the skin, fat or muscle following an operation. Patients generally find this annoying and uncomfortable and they can impede mobility and therefore slow aspects of #healing. Over the years, surgeons have improved procedures and found ways to eliminate the need for these #drains in a variety of operations; including #tummy #tuck or #abdominoplasty.I have found that most of my patients do very well with the exception of those have large areas of liposuction or lipo-abdominoplasty. I may use drains on a case by case basis for these patients. A newer option now can include the use of tissue #glue to adhere the abdominal #skin to the #muscle; eliminating any space that previously required a drain. It is possible to combine your tummy tuck and #hernia repair into one surgery. Many procedures can be combined during one surgery. Also, combining these #procedures may decrease anesthetics, costs, and recovery time.It is usually recommended that patients who have recently experienced weight loss and massive weight loss (#MWL), pregnancy included, to be consistent at their weight for at least six to twelve months prior any cosmetic surgery. Such will better ensure longer lasting results of the procedure without risking the fluctuation and stretching of the skin tissue. Weight gain and pregnancies following any cosmetic procedure may affect the long-term results. Hence, it may be best to postpone such until after your pregnancies if possible.
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February 14, 2016
Answer: Wrinkled and Redundant Skin Hello,The best results would come from a full abdominoplasty. This would not only address the skin excess and laxity, but also muscle wall laxity as well.Best of luck!
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February 14, 2016
Answer: Wrinkled and Redundant Skin Hello,The best results would come from a full abdominoplasty. This would not only address the skin excess and laxity, but also muscle wall laxity as well.Best of luck!
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February 14, 2016
Answer: Options to remove loose skin above the belly button? A tummy tuck would produce the best result based upon the pictures presented.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
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February 14, 2016
Answer: Options to remove loose skin above the belly button? A tummy tuck would produce the best result based upon the pictures presented.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
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February 14, 2016
Answer: Excess Skin Above Belly Button: What to Do? A significant amount of excess skin above the belly button makes most patients an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. The more the excess upper abdominal skin the lower you scar can be!The procedure also allows tightening of the abdominal muscle area, further improving your results. Most patients can have a tummy tuck, even if you had a previous hernia repair. Please visit a well-respected plastic surgeon for a consultation!Best wishes
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February 14, 2016
Answer: Excess Skin Above Belly Button: What to Do? A significant amount of excess skin above the belly button makes most patients an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. The more the excess upper abdominal skin the lower you scar can be!The procedure also allows tightening of the abdominal muscle area, further improving your results. Most patients can have a tummy tuck, even if you had a previous hernia repair. Please visit a well-respected plastic surgeon for a consultation!Best wishes
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February 14, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck Based on your photos, it looks as if a tummy tuck would address your issues. However, wait until you are finished having children before considering tummy tuck surgery. My best,
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February 14, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck Based on your photos, it looks as if a tummy tuck would address your issues. However, wait until you are finished having children before considering tummy tuck surgery. My best,
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