Will A Mini Tummy Tuck and Lipo Correct C-Section Bulge and Tummy? (photo)

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I'm a 40 yr old mom who's had 3 c-sections within a 5 yr period and now finding extremely difficult to get rid of my pooch. I'm fortunate to not have stretch marks, but have loose skin around my lower belly area. I'm also extremely bothered by the bulge that's been left right above my c-section line. It's very noticeable, to me, when wearing solid color swim wear or form fitting clothing. Also, will lipo help with the extra "love" around my hips and flanks without leaving my skin too loose?

Aaron Stone, MD · Answer

In assessing the abdomen the surgeon has to look at the contributions of skin, muscle and fat. In your posted photos there is very little if any excess skin limited to the area just above the pubic mound. There does not appear to be excess fat but the muscle layer looks lax at and below the belly button level. The question is how much muscle tightening is required. If you just suture tighten the muscle below the belly button a mini-tummy tuck will suffice. If you need to go higher and do not need/want the larger skin incisions and incision around the belly button your surgeon will need longer lighted retractors and suture instruments to get all the way up. It is rare to see a patient with your mix of skin, muscle and fat components.
	
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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Your photos seem to indicate that you would be a good candidate for mini tummy tuck and C-Section scar revision. Here are the details of the procedure.
	Mini-abdominoplasty tightens the lower abdominal wall muscles and removes redundant skin below the umbilicus, belly button, only. The shortest scar technique leaves a scar at the pubic hair line. Liposuction may be used alone or in conjunction with a tummy tuck to benefit selected patients
	‘Mini” tummy tucks can benefit patients who have a small amount of excess skin and fat or protruding of the lower abdomen. This operation may be done under local anesthesia with sedation, on an outpatient basis. Liposuction may be used alone or in conjunction with a tummy tuck to benefit selected patients.

Daniel A. Medalie, MD · Answer

HI,

	 

	You appear to be an excellent candidate for a "mini" tummy tuck-also known as a lower abdominoplasty.This will revise the c-section scar, remove some of the extra fatty tissue around the belly button and lower abdomen and tighten the abdominal muscles below the belly button to help with the bulging. I would be happy to see you in my clinic to discuss this more or you may contact any other board certified plastic surgeon.

	All my best,

	Daniel A. Medalie, MD

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

In your case, you may well be a viable candidate for a min-tuck.  The only way to know for sure is to see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation.  You would benefit from liposuction of the flanks which can be performed in the same procedure.

Daniel Sherick, MD · Answer

You are a very good candidate for this procedure.  I would likely use an endoscope to allow me to tighten the abdominal wall slightly above your belly button and make the lower abdominal incision smaller.    You shouldn't have to worry about the skin becoming lax in the area of the liposuction.

Will A Mini Tummy Tuck and Lipo Correct C-Section Bulge and Tummy? (photo)

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