Am I a tummy tuck candidate? (Photo)

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You may be a better candidate for liposuction with/without a mini-tummy tuck. This will not affect your tattoo much and if you choose the mini, can also address the muscle laxity. I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question regarding whether you're a suitable candidate for a tummy tuck. Based on your description, which includes muscle separation, excess skin and fat, and stretch marks, I believe a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) would yield the best outcome for you.
Liposuction alone wouldn't address the muscle separation, and given that you require surgery to correct your umbilical hernia, combining these procedures under the same anesthetic administration would be efficient.
In your case, enough excess skin warrants a tummy tuck. Be aware that the procedure will result in a scar, with your original belly button positioned lower on your abdomen, which will be discussed in detail by your chosen plastic surgeon. Ideally, the resulting skin tension should be positioned low enough to be concealed by your typical underwear.
Finally, you might want to consider a high lateral tension abdominoplasty for optimal results. While it may lower your tattoos slightly, the impact should not be significant.
Thank you for your question about your candidacy for a tummy tuck.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Hi there, thanks for your question! I would reccomened an in-person consultation with a plastic surgeon to determine if you have enough skin laxity for a full abdominoplasty. If not, you are a canidate for a mini tummy tuck. Hope that helps! Thanks

Based on your picture you may be an excellent candidate for a full tummy tuck with muscle plication. This procedure will improve your abdominal contour by tightening your abdominal muscles in order to give the appearance of a flatter abdomen as well as comprehensively remove excess skin and fat that is contributing to your abdominal bulging and skin irregularities.
If desired, coupling this procedure with liposuction to your flanks and upper back/bra rolls will provide you with a smoother contour and optimal results.
A virtual or in person consultation with a Tummy Tuck specialist will provide you an accurate recommendation and pricing.
Respectfully, Brandon Richland, MD

Hi, Based off your photos you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck, but not a standard one. There are several types of abdominoplasties (tummy tucks) out there and each type is used to treat a particular concern. You would be a good candidate for a mini-abdominoplasty with umbilical transposition, rectus plication, and an umbilical hernia repair. With this particular type of surgery I would be able to keep the incision very low and well hidden beneath the underwear line, treat any loose skin below the umbilicus and some slightly above, tighten your abdominal muscles, and repair your umbilical hernia. This would keep your tattoo in the same position above the umbilicus and you would not have a scar around the umbilicus, only a horizontal scar above the hair bearing area of the pubis.
Dr. Bauermeister

Thank you for your question regarding being a candidate for a tummy tuck and for including photos. They are extremely helpful!

From the photos that you shared, it appears that you would be a great candidate for a tummy tuck. You might also have a couple different options with that.

I recommend that you have an in person consultation with two or more experienced board-certified plastic surgeons in your area to be sure and for realistic expectations to be discussed.

Thanks for your inquiry and excellent pictures. First, I would recommend you make an in person consultation with a board certified surgeon the examine you and determine the extent of your hernia and answer some of your questions. In general, you are an excellent candidate for an abdominoplasty and umbilical hernia repair. A surgeon can place your scar low and your midline tattoo would be stretched all the way down to the pubic region, good luck.

Thank you for your pictures. In my opinion, you do not have enough skin laxity to have a very low and aesthetically pleasing tummy tuck. There may be some physicians that will recommend that you can have a tummy tuck, but you will end up with a high incision or an inverted “T”type incision, which is not very cosmetically pleasing. Beware!!

I hope this helps.

Earl Stephenson Jr, MD, DDS

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You have excess skin and are a candidate for a tummy tuck. This will pull your midline tattoo down lower and will lie underneath the new umbilicus.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hello @Veespirit, thank you for your question. Yes you are candidate. If you are considering a tummy tuck, it is important to understand the details and potential outcomes of the procedure. A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen, while also tightening the abdominal muscles to create a flatter stomach. Depending on the individual's needs, there are various variations of this procedure available. Abdominal lipolysis can reduce localized fat deposits, while an abdominal diastasis repair helps address abdominal muscles or it can be a mini tummy tuck depending on consultation. I link a video to shed more light. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)