How much skin is my surgeon going to be able to cut? Am I going to have new stretch marks?

Since most of your stretch marks are on the lower portion of your abdomen, the majority of the stretch marks will be cut out, but some will remain.  If you go on a consult your surgeon will be able to mark out which stretch marks will be gone after your tummy tuck.  You are an excellent candidate.

Without seeing you in person, it is impossible to say. This question would best be answered by your surgeon. My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
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Dear Ms. M366,Thank you for your question and information about yourself.  I would ask your Plastic Surgeon this question.Unfortunately without a examination I can advise you in general terms, however I hope you will find them helpful.In general:1) incisions are usually placed as low as possible.personally gave the patients bring a bathing suit bottom or panties of their choiceto ensure the placement of the incision is where they want it.2)in thin patients with long torsos and little redundant skin may require a a small vertical scar centrally located. This is where the your orginal umbilicus was located. The trade off is to have a lower horizontal scar for a temporary small vertical scar. This small vertical scar can often be resected under local anesthesia and converted/combined with the horizontal scar 9-12 months later when the skin loosens3)there are four types of abdominoplasties. A-C All have horizontal incisions and D has a significant vertical compotent.A) mini- muscle tightened below umbilicus to pubic boneB) standard- muscle tightened from breast bone to pubic boneC) extended as in standard but incision longer to excise excess skin/fat in outer thigh area D) fleur de lis- same as standard but in addtion excess skin/fat excised in a vertical directionBased on your photos alone the skin/fat below your umbilicus will/usually/can/may be resected and the  stretch marks above umbilicus will remain but will be in the lowest part of your abdomen and unlikely any new ones will appear.Please make several appointments with experienced Plastic Surgeon(s) who are Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and in addition ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600