I went to consult yesterday was told I need the umbilical tummy tuck that I don't have enough upper skin for traditional tummy tuck. Please give me your advise I'm nervous about moving my belly button. Thanks in advance
March 14, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a better candidate for a full tummy tuck with liposuction. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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March 14, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a better candidate for a full tummy tuck with liposuction. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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March 14, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuk Dear mjneilson,Thank you for posting pictures with your question. You have a lot of stretch marks on the belly and seem to also have skin excess. On the side view we can appreciate muscle diathesis (weakness). You are a great candidate for a low scar technique tummy tuck and muscle repair. This will eliminate the skin excess and fix the muscle for a flatter belly. Best wishes.
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March 14, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuk Dear mjneilson,Thank you for posting pictures with your question. You have a lot of stretch marks on the belly and seem to also have skin excess. On the side view we can appreciate muscle diathesis (weakness). You are a great candidate for a low scar technique tummy tuck and muscle repair. This will eliminate the skin excess and fix the muscle for a flatter belly. Best wishes.
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