I'm 20 years old and I just had a baby about 6 months ago. Before I had her, I had a beautiful stomach--now I hate it. I have ugly stretch marks under my belly button. I also have an ugly belly peircing scar and a thick c-section scar. I want to be able to wear a bikini again and not feel self consious. I was thinking about a mini tummy tuck to get rid of the stretch marks. Will it also work for the scars? If not, do you have any suggestions, especially about the ugly peircing scar?
March 12, 2012
Answer: Tummy tuck post pregnancy.
Hello. My first question would be, "Are you done having babies?" I usually recommend patients to wait until they are done having children before they have at tummy tuck done. It is hard to tell without examination if you indeed are a candidate for a tummy tuck. I would say, make a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in doing tummy tuck surgery, for best results. Good luck to you.
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March 12, 2012
Answer: Tummy tuck post pregnancy.
Hello. My first question would be, "Are you done having babies?" I usually recommend patients to wait until they are done having children before they have at tummy tuck done. It is hard to tell without examination if you indeed are a candidate for a tummy tuck. I would say, make a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in doing tummy tuck surgery, for best results. Good luck to you.
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August 5, 2015
Answer: Benefits of a Full Tummy Tuck Based on the pictures you provided, you look like an excellent candidate for a full tummy tuck procedure. A full tummy tuck vs a mini tummy tuck involves much more work and can give you a better result. In your case, a full tummy tuck would involve repairing and tightening the rectus muscles and removal of the stretched and excess skin. Unfortunately, due to pregnancy the quality of the skin was stretched causing stretch marks and loose tissue. Tummy tuck procedures are very invasive and require a good support system during the recovery period. Recovery could take up to 4-6 weeks and you must stay "hunched over" for atleast 1 month. Considering you are in good health and you are at young age, the healing process should be quicker for you and you can enjoy your results for a long period of time. It is very important that you are finished having children. This type of surgery does not guarantee permanent results and can be affected or reversed with another pregnancy. Also, finding a board certfied plastic surgeon is very important for your safety.
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August 5, 2015
Answer: Benefits of a Full Tummy Tuck Based on the pictures you provided, you look like an excellent candidate for a full tummy tuck procedure. A full tummy tuck vs a mini tummy tuck involves much more work and can give you a better result. In your case, a full tummy tuck would involve repairing and tightening the rectus muscles and removal of the stretched and excess skin. Unfortunately, due to pregnancy the quality of the skin was stretched causing stretch marks and loose tissue. Tummy tuck procedures are very invasive and require a good support system during the recovery period. Recovery could take up to 4-6 weeks and you must stay "hunched over" for atleast 1 month. Considering you are in good health and you are at young age, the healing process should be quicker for you and you can enjoy your results for a long period of time. It is very important that you are finished having children. This type of surgery does not guarantee permanent results and can be affected or reversed with another pregnancy. Also, finding a board certfied plastic surgeon is very important for your safety.
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