I have had 3 kids back to vac I am 19 yrs old. Weigh 170 lbs my height is 5'5
Answer: No, you don't Liposuction and a lower abdominal tuck, aka 'mini' would do you a disservice with upper abdominal laxity and a slit shaped belly button. Just in case you're thinking that a 'mini' tummy tuck will leave you with a short scar, it won't. Any surgeon that is willing to do a lower abdominal tuck on you would still need a incision that spans most of the front of your abdominal area, 'hip to hip', because that's how far your redundant skin spans. Do the right thing or don't do anything.
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Answer: No, you don't Liposuction and a lower abdominal tuck, aka 'mini' would do you a disservice with upper abdominal laxity and a slit shaped belly button. Just in case you're thinking that a 'mini' tummy tuck will leave you with a short scar, it won't. Any surgeon that is willing to do a lower abdominal tuck on you would still need a incision that spans most of the front of your abdominal area, 'hip to hip', because that's how far your redundant skin spans. Do the right thing or don't do anything.
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Answer: Thank you for your question! While a video would provide a better view of the skin's condition, based on the photos alone, the most appropriate initial approach I would recommend is a traditional tummy tuck. This involves an incision from hip bone to hip bone to effectively remove excess skin and perform muscle repair. Additionally, the procedure typically includes a pubic lift as the skin is pulled upward during surgery.
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Answer: Thank you for your question! While a video would provide a better view of the skin's condition, based on the photos alone, the most appropriate initial approach I would recommend is a traditional tummy tuck. This involves an incision from hip bone to hip bone to effectively remove excess skin and perform muscle repair. Additionally, the procedure typically includes a pubic lift as the skin is pulled upward during surgery.
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November 7, 2024
Answer: Abdominoplasty Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, it looks like you would be a great candidate for an abdominoplasty to get rid of excess skin. The only difference in a mini vs a full abdominoplasty is how long the incision is. A mini tummy tuck is going to have a smaller incision than a full tummy tuck. Muscle repair, removal of excess skin, and liposuction are all included with both a mini and a full tummy tuck. I recommend scheduling a consult appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals!
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November 7, 2024
Answer: Abdominoplasty Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, it looks like you would be a great candidate for an abdominoplasty to get rid of excess skin. The only difference in a mini vs a full abdominoplasty is how long the incision is. A mini tummy tuck is going to have a smaller incision than a full tummy tuck. Muscle repair, removal of excess skin, and liposuction are all included with both a mini and a full tummy tuck. I recommend scheduling a consult appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals!
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October 17, 2024
Answer: Mini vs traditional TT Your best bet for the ideal aesthetic outcome would be a traditional tummy tuck. But honestly, I wouldn’t get too caught up in “mini” vs “traditional” tummy tuck. Both remove excess tissue and plicate (or tighten) the abdominal muscles that have been stretched out from pregnancy. Both have an abdominal scar that I personally try to make as low as possible, as to hide underneath a lower rise bikini bottom. The main difference is leaving the belly button in its current position or “floating it” versus creating a new position, which I think would give a better outcome in your particular case. I would typically perform liposuction of the flanks and upper abdomen and do abdominal etching to give a more svelte, contoured, and athletic-looking result to your abdomen. Hope this helps! Best of luck in your aesthetic journey!
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October 17, 2024
Answer: Mini vs traditional TT Your best bet for the ideal aesthetic outcome would be a traditional tummy tuck. But honestly, I wouldn’t get too caught up in “mini” vs “traditional” tummy tuck. Both remove excess tissue and plicate (or tighten) the abdominal muscles that have been stretched out from pregnancy. Both have an abdominal scar that I personally try to make as low as possible, as to hide underneath a lower rise bikini bottom. The main difference is leaving the belly button in its current position or “floating it” versus creating a new position, which I think would give a better outcome in your particular case. I would typically perform liposuction of the flanks and upper abdomen and do abdominal etching to give a more svelte, contoured, and athletic-looking result to your abdomen. Hope this helps! Best of luck in your aesthetic journey!
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September 18, 2024
Answer: Mini-tummy tuck? Given the lack of presumed diastasis and muscle laxity, liposuction with a mini-tummy tuck will help tighten and clean up the lower tummy. Having said that, you have stretch marks above your umbilicus and the skin may be somewhat loose compared to the lower abdomen. An umbilical transposition (kind of like the skin aspect of a tummy tuck) can help in this regard. This can all be done in the same setting with local anesthesia, no drains and minimal down time. Something to consider. Thank you.
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September 18, 2024
Answer: Mini-tummy tuck? Given the lack of presumed diastasis and muscle laxity, liposuction with a mini-tummy tuck will help tighten and clean up the lower tummy. Having said that, you have stretch marks above your umbilicus and the skin may be somewhat loose compared to the lower abdomen. An umbilical transposition (kind of like the skin aspect of a tummy tuck) can help in this regard. This can all be done in the same setting with local anesthesia, no drains and minimal down time. Something to consider. Thank you.
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August 15, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear Forceful844255,
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August 15, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear Forceful844255,
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