Stretch marks and loose skin - am I a candidate for Tummy Tuck or Liposuction? (photos)

March 25, 2022
Asked By:Babylifter in San Diego, CA

I had two pregnancies back to back during the pandemic. I did my best to take care of my skin and don't have a ton of stretch marks just a bit of loose skin. I'm wondering if I'm a good candidate for a tummy tuck or I can get away with just Lipo and maybe a skin tightening alternative like j-plasma? I'm trying to avoid a tummy tuck (if it's avoidable)because I tend to not always scar well. Please advise.

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Answers (13)

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May 16, 2022

Answer: Tummy Tuck and Lipo

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May 16, 2022

Answer: Tummy Tuck and Lipo

March 28, 2022

Answer: Liposuction and Skin tightening treatment.

March 28, 2022

Answer: Liposuction and Skin tightening treatment.

March 28, 2022

Answer: Liposuction or tummy tuck

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 28, 2022

Answer: Liposuction or tummy tuck

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 28, 2022

Answer: VASER HI DEF 4D LIPO / 360 Degree Sculpture / Body Contouring / HD Sculpting With Fat Transfer and Tummy Tuck / Mommy Makeover

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 28, 2022

Answer: VASER HI DEF 4D LIPO / 360 Degree Sculpture / Body Contouring / HD Sculpting With Fat Transfer and Tummy Tuck / Mommy Makeover

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 26, 2022

Answer: TT or not

March 26, 2022

Answer: TT or not

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