I had a baby 11 months ago. I'm 5' 2'', 120lbs, run almost every day, do abdominal exercises, eat pretty healthy, and I'm 20, but my skin is still saggy in some parts-- especially when I bend over or where pants, the loose skin hangs over. My biggest concern though, is my stretch marks. The ones that really bother me are below my belly button.
Answer: I have saggy skin and bad stretch marks below the belly button. What procedure would you recommend? A tummy tuck will address the loose skin and stretch marks below the belly button. It will not remove the upper stretch marks but they will be less noticeable. Since you are only 20, keep in mind that any additional pregnancy can have an effect on your post-surgical result so I would suggest waiting until after you are done having children before moving forward with surgery. Seek a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic surgeon to discuss all of your options.
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Answer: I have saggy skin and bad stretch marks below the belly button. What procedure would you recommend? A tummy tuck will address the loose skin and stretch marks below the belly button. It will not remove the upper stretch marks but they will be less noticeable. Since you are only 20, keep in mind that any additional pregnancy can have an effect on your post-surgical result so I would suggest waiting until after you are done having children before moving forward with surgery. Seek a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic surgeon to discuss all of your options.
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June 19, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck Your story and photos suggest you would benefit from a tummy tuck. It is the only way to remove the stretch arks and loose skin. Since you are 20 you might want to wait until you are sure you are done having children. Good luck
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June 19, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck Your story and photos suggest you would benefit from a tummy tuck. It is the only way to remove the stretch arks and loose skin. Since you are 20 you might want to wait until you are sure you are done having children. Good luck
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June 18, 2014
Answer: I have saggy skin and bad stretch marks below the belly button. What procedure would you recommend? A tummy tuck would probably be a reasonable surgical alternative if you have finished having children.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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June 18, 2014
Answer: I have saggy skin and bad stretch marks below the belly button. What procedure would you recommend? A tummy tuck would probably be a reasonable surgical alternative if you have finished having children.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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June 18, 2014
Answer: Stretch marks We can remove the lower stretch marks with a Tummy tuck but the upper ones are difficult to get rid of. You should get a consultation with a board certified surgeon and dicuss the options of stretch removal.
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June 18, 2014
Answer: Stretch marks We can remove the lower stretch marks with a Tummy tuck but the upper ones are difficult to get rid of. You should get a consultation with a board certified surgeon and dicuss the options of stretch removal.
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June 17, 2014
Answer: I have saggy skin and bad stretch marks below the belly button. What procedure would you recommend? The lower stretch marks will be removed with a tummy tuck and the upper ones brought to a lower position where they will be less obvious. While there are many nonsurgical procedures that are claimed to get rid of stretch marks, most ethical knowledgeable plastic surgeons will tell you that they have limited if any benefit, are unreliable, and not a satisfactory option in your particular situation. If you are planning to have additional children, it is best to delay having a tummy tuck until you are finished with your pregnancies. Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you what to do based on two dimensional photos without examining you, physically feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, M.D., FACS La Jolla,California
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June 17, 2014
Answer: I have saggy skin and bad stretch marks below the belly button. What procedure would you recommend? The lower stretch marks will be removed with a tummy tuck and the upper ones brought to a lower position where they will be less obvious. While there are many nonsurgical procedures that are claimed to get rid of stretch marks, most ethical knowledgeable plastic surgeons will tell you that they have limited if any benefit, are unreliable, and not a satisfactory option in your particular situation. If you are planning to have additional children, it is best to delay having a tummy tuck until you are finished with your pregnancies. Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you what to do based on two dimensional photos without examining you, physically feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, M.D., FACS La Jolla,California
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