I'm skinny, with some extra skin from 2 pregnancy. The extra skin does not bother me as much as all the stretch marks. I have them mostly on my hips, and some under my belly button. The stretch marks on my hips are the most noticeable, so I would love to get rid of those at least. I'm 5'4 and 110 pounds, under 25 years old. I was hoping to get rid of most stretch marks and extra skin with a tummy tuck but would like to get some advice first.
Answer: Stretchmark removal on hips A tummy tuck can certainly remove stretch marks but it can only target those that are located below the belly button. It may minimize the appearance of others, like those on your hips, although they won't be completely removed unfortunately. You may want to consider a nonsurgical treatment instead for those on your hips. Microneedling and laser-based treatments have helped our patients. Results may take longer and can be unpredictable. Best of luck.
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Answer: Stretchmark removal on hips A tummy tuck can certainly remove stretch marks but it can only target those that are located below the belly button. It may minimize the appearance of others, like those on your hips, although they won't be completely removed unfortunately. You may want to consider a nonsurgical treatment instead for those on your hips. Microneedling and laser-based treatments have helped our patients. Results may take longer and can be unpredictable. Best of luck.
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January 6, 2014
Answer: Can I get rid of the stretch marks? Thank you for your questions and for the photographs. Your photographs reveal stretch marks that go relatively high up on the hips. A full tummy tuck does well removing tissue from the belly button and below, but removes less tissue as it extends out toward the hips. In consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon the physician can perform a pinch test to give you an idea of how much skin can be removed. In my own practice in the mid portion of the abdomen I can usually remove skin from the pubic area to the bellybutton. Depending on the skin laxity sometimes we can remove even more. Based on your photographs it would be difficult to remove all of the stretch marks from your hips, but you might see some degree of improvement. Best wishes as you explore your options.
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January 6, 2014
Answer: Can I get rid of the stretch marks? Thank you for your questions and for the photographs. Your photographs reveal stretch marks that go relatively high up on the hips. A full tummy tuck does well removing tissue from the belly button and below, but removes less tissue as it extends out toward the hips. In consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon the physician can perform a pinch test to give you an idea of how much skin can be removed. In my own practice in the mid portion of the abdomen I can usually remove skin from the pubic area to the bellybutton. Depending on the skin laxity sometimes we can remove even more. Based on your photographs it would be difficult to remove all of the stretch marks from your hips, but you might see some degree of improvement. Best wishes as you explore your options.
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September 12, 2012
Answer: How to know how much/many of the stretch marks will be removed
Thank you for the photos that accompany your post. Your positioning, with the arms up over your head, distorts how much loose/extra skin you might have, so it is a little uncertain as to how much skin will need to be removed. In general, only the stretch marks that are actually cut out go away. I know that sounds obvious, but it is not always clear to patients. The central part of the abdomen, possibly all of the skin between the bellybutton and the pubic hair region is where most of the skin will be removed. Therefore, the largest reduction in stretch marks will be in that region. Unfortunately, the stretch marks are fairly extensive out at the lateral abdomen and hips. Unless your skin is super loose, the majority of those will probably remain. As usual, and in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be your best option with regard to trying to figure that out. By the way, it looks like you might have a small bellybutton hernia, but that can be fixed at the time of abdominoplasty. Best of luck to you.
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September 12, 2012
Answer: How to know how much/many of the stretch marks will be removed
Thank you for the photos that accompany your post. Your positioning, with the arms up over your head, distorts how much loose/extra skin you might have, so it is a little uncertain as to how much skin will need to be removed. In general, only the stretch marks that are actually cut out go away. I know that sounds obvious, but it is not always clear to patients. The central part of the abdomen, possibly all of the skin between the bellybutton and the pubic hair region is where most of the skin will be removed. Therefore, the largest reduction in stretch marks will be in that region. Unfortunately, the stretch marks are fairly extensive out at the lateral abdomen and hips. Unless your skin is super loose, the majority of those will probably remain. As usual, and in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be your best option with regard to trying to figure that out. By the way, it looks like you might have a small bellybutton hernia, but that can be fixed at the time of abdominoplasty. Best of luck to you.
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Answer: Stretch Marks - TT Hello. Stretch marks that are below your BB will disappear with TT . Unfortunately, the ones that are on your hips may not be removed because the resection of the skin does not get to that point .
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Answer: Stretch Marks - TT Hello. Stretch marks that are below your BB will disappear with TT . Unfortunately, the ones that are on your hips may not be removed because the resection of the skin does not get to that point .
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November 11, 2013
Answer: 1540 Laser Better Than Tummy Tuck For Hip Stretch Marks Thank you for your question and photograph. You are very thin and fit and do not have a lot of loose skin.Because you have so little excess skin a tummy tuck will not remove most of your stretch marks as only a mini could be done.Since the stretch marks that bother you are the ones on your hip, and these cannot be removed with a tummy tuck, Laser treatments with the 1540 fractional erbium non-ablative laser is a better option for you in my opinion.Nothing can remove stretch marks entirely other than surgical excision in the course of a tummy tuck. However the 1540 fractional erbium non-ablative laser is the only laser I have seen can actually improve the appearance of stretch marks.You will need 4-5 treatment scheduled a month apart, and eventually the laser treatments will reduce the with of the stretch marks, make them smaller, and lighten the color to white. Please see the link below.
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November 11, 2013
Answer: 1540 Laser Better Than Tummy Tuck For Hip Stretch Marks Thank you for your question and photograph. You are very thin and fit and do not have a lot of loose skin.Because you have so little excess skin a tummy tuck will not remove most of your stretch marks as only a mini could be done.Since the stretch marks that bother you are the ones on your hip, and these cannot be removed with a tummy tuck, Laser treatments with the 1540 fractional erbium non-ablative laser is a better option for you in my opinion.Nothing can remove stretch marks entirely other than surgical excision in the course of a tummy tuck. However the 1540 fractional erbium non-ablative laser is the only laser I have seen can actually improve the appearance of stretch marks.You will need 4-5 treatment scheduled a month apart, and eventually the laser treatments will reduce the with of the stretch marks, make them smaller, and lighten the color to white. Please see the link below.
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