I am a 31 y old fit mother of three. My last pregnancy was really rough on me. I gained about 18kg, have stretch marks on my lower abdomen and, this is what really bothers me, my flat belly is history. I do not have diastasis of the rectus muscle. Just a bit at the belly button level (I can fit in my index) but still my abdomen is protruding (sup.+inf.)especially after meals. I am already working out but it doesn't seem to help at all. Is there a special kind of surgery to fix this?
September 4, 2016
Answer: Bulging abdomen- will tummy-tuck help? Hello and thank you for your question.It would appear that you would benefit from a tummy-tuck(abdominoplasty). This will assist in correcting the layers that contribute to the bulge and slight droopiness. It's hard to tell but some liposuction may also help. I generally offer some in the abdominal area as a part of my tummy-tucks, and then some people require additional liposuction.Nothing ever substitutes for a face-to-face consultation so please remember I don't believe you can make any decisions about planning until you have seen a a Specialist Plastic Surgeon.That's the only way I can accurately assess the specific nature of your concerns, and make an accurate assessment which will help me put together a surgical plan for you. In my many years of doing this surgery, if I have learned anything, it is that patients are always slightly different from each other, and that my surgical plan is tailored slightly differently to each person.I hope this has been of value for you. Good luck in your journey.
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September 4, 2016
Answer: Bulging abdomen- will tummy-tuck help? Hello and thank you for your question.It would appear that you would benefit from a tummy-tuck(abdominoplasty). This will assist in correcting the layers that contribute to the bulge and slight droopiness. It's hard to tell but some liposuction may also help. I generally offer some in the abdominal area as a part of my tummy-tucks, and then some people require additional liposuction.Nothing ever substitutes for a face-to-face consultation so please remember I don't believe you can make any decisions about planning until you have seen a a Specialist Plastic Surgeon.That's the only way I can accurately assess the specific nature of your concerns, and make an accurate assessment which will help me put together a surgical plan for you. In my many years of doing this surgery, if I have learned anything, it is that patients are always slightly different from each other, and that my surgical plan is tailored slightly differently to each person.I hope this has been of value for you. Good luck in your journey.
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