I lost 100lbs through diet & exercise. Only the skin on my lower tummy is very lose. I have a strong core and my muscles are very tight. I am looking to have a tummy tuck to remove the skin ONLY. I have no children. I only want to have the excess skin removed (hoping to reveal the muscles underneath) Is this possible? what are the possible disadvantages of only removing excess skin? Is this still considered a "tummy tuck" ? what are the downside of a "drainless surgery" with only skin removal?
January 21, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck: skin removal only? Thank you for the question and congratulations on your very significant weight loss. Yes, physical examination should allow for an accurate assessment of abdominal wall muscle laxity and the potential benefits of muscle plication. Based on your history and photographs, you appear to be an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery, most likely including the muscle plication component.
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January 21, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck: skin removal only? Thank you for the question and congratulations on your very significant weight loss. Yes, physical examination should allow for an accurate assessment of abdominal wall muscle laxity and the potential benefits of muscle plication. Based on your history and photographs, you appear to be an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery, most likely including the muscle plication component.
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January 20, 2017
Answer: Skin removal only? It's possible you need an extended tummy tuck or body lift after losing weight. To be honest,it is quite a challenge to tell exactly what you would need without being able to do a full examination of your tummy area and rest of the torso. The photos you submitted show skin excess, but it is difficult to tell just how much. I am a fan of the skin only tummy tuck in women with your anatomy (tight looking abdominal muscles). Perhaps if you added a photo your backside it would help. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
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January 20, 2017
Answer: Skin removal only? It's possible you need an extended tummy tuck or body lift after losing weight. To be honest,it is quite a challenge to tell exactly what you would need without being able to do a full examination of your tummy area and rest of the torso. The photos you submitted show skin excess, but it is difficult to tell just how much. I am a fan of the skin only tummy tuck in women with your anatomy (tight looking abdominal muscles). Perhaps if you added a photo your backside it would help. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
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