I am wanting a tummy tuck to remove loose skin. I’ve lost ~50 lbs over the last two years, I had two children, I had a c-section scar revision which was essentially a mini tummy tuck back in 2016. I was recently diagnosed with hEDS, but it has had no impact on surgeries, scarring, or healing. I actually scar very nicely.
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The best person to answer this question is likely the surgeon who performed the operation. The method of hernia repair and the method of muscle tightening can vary and that can contribute to what you are seeing. In addition, some patients may experience muscle spasms post procedure that may be...
I use tummy tuck as a tool to improve two factors: the separation of your core muscles due to weight gain, pregnancy, or otherwise unexplained separation (rectus diastasis) and to remove excess skin. An examination by a surgeon will be able to determine if you have a rectus diastasis. We are now...
Thank you for your question regarding the appearance of your abdomen. By evaluating your photos, it’s evident that a tummy tuck would be the most effective option to address the excess skin and wrinkling you mentioned. This procedure will remove the loose skin that’s causing rippling and min...
