I am 26 years old and I have a 14-month-old daughter. I am back to my pre-pregnancy weight, but still have a little extra skin around my belly button. I consulted with a plastic surgeon and he suggested either a mini Tummy Tuck to repair my stomach muscles or Thermage treatment. I really don't want to have a mini tummy tuck as it is so invasive, but I am also worried that the Thermage wont work. Any advise?
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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...
It depends on how far out you are from surgery. If it was very recent, this may improve. However, a mini-tummy tuck does not address diastasis recti which is often worse in the upper abdomen. This is why very few people are good candidates for a mini-tummy tuck. Give it time and be open and...
Hi SilliGirl,
I'm sorry to hear about your concerns following your mini tummy tuck and liposuction. Based on the issues you've described with wrinkled skin and a persistent bulge, it sounds like a full tummy tuck might be necessary to achieve the smooth, flat tummy you desire. The wrinkles...