I had bodytite lipo and was left with indents and wavey scar on lower tummy. Surgeon says I can have a mini TT removing a few inches skin up to the wavey scar or have a float TT or Full TT but no extra skin above navel therefore extra vertical scar with not much benefit to tighten more skin. Riskier as there is scar tissue which may create necrosis, healing issues. I would like a tight tummy with thin flat scar and accept stretchmarks will mostly remain. What should I do?
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear Amanda78,
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Answer: Tummy tuck Dear Amanda78,
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September 18, 2024
Answer: Mini-tummy tuck? A mini-tummy tuck is a good option to help improve your lower tummy. I would not hesitate to offer this to you. I would avoid an umbilical float though. If you have loose skin above the umbilicus, then I would recommend an umbilical transposition. No need for a full tummy tuck. Thank you.
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September 18, 2024
Answer: Mini-tummy tuck? A mini-tummy tuck is a good option to help improve your lower tummy. I would not hesitate to offer this to you. I would avoid an umbilical float though. If you have loose skin above the umbilicus, then I would recommend an umbilical transposition. No need for a full tummy tuck. Thank you.
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April 23, 2024
Answer: Detailed Determinations and Recommendation Hello; while you were previously in a situation that; was not suitable for Liposuction; on the cracked lower abdominal skin; where bodytite has been applied; while depressions and fluctuations occur; the loose abdominal skin tightened. Right now, even if desired; you do not have any loose skin left; that can be performed by normal Abdominoplasty or Lipoabdominoplasty. Depends on bodytite implementation; since connective tissue forms under the skin; the skin is less flexible than it appears. Therefore, you cannot reach for a good result; with neither floating umbilicus, Mini Abdominoplasty nor vertical scar abdominoplasty. My recommendation is; at least 3-4 years for the skin in order to loosen; unfortunately, you will have to wait.
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April 23, 2024
Answer: Detailed Determinations and Recommendation Hello; while you were previously in a situation that; was not suitable for Liposuction; on the cracked lower abdominal skin; where bodytite has been applied; while depressions and fluctuations occur; the loose abdominal skin tightened. Right now, even if desired; you do not have any loose skin left; that can be performed by normal Abdominoplasty or Lipoabdominoplasty. Depends on bodytite implementation; since connective tissue forms under the skin; the skin is less flexible than it appears. Therefore, you cannot reach for a good result; with neither floating umbilicus, Mini Abdominoplasty nor vertical scar abdominoplasty. My recommendation is; at least 3-4 years for the skin in order to loosen; unfortunately, you will have to wait.
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January 23, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck options It's difficult to say from the photo as you do not show the whole abdomen but it appears you will have a nice result from a standard tummy tuck. The belly button does appear high on the abdomen so you may have a small vertical scar which would represent the closing of the belly button. Visit with a few board certified plastic surgeons near you to learn more about your options.
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January 23, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck options It's difficult to say from the photo as you do not show the whole abdomen but it appears you will have a nice result from a standard tummy tuck. The belly button does appear high on the abdomen so you may have a small vertical scar which would represent the closing of the belly button. Visit with a few board certified plastic surgeons near you to learn more about your options.
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January 15, 2024
Answer: Mini tummy tuck with umbi float works well when belly button is high Although I can't see the upper abdominal skin in the photo, it does show that your belly button is rather high. For that reason, a mini tummy tuck with umbi float is probably your best option. In your case, the belly button would be re-attached a bit lower, which would allow for more skin removal in the lower abdomen than could be done with a mini only. A full tummy tuck is too risky.
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January 15, 2024
Answer: Mini tummy tuck with umbi float works well when belly button is high Although I can't see the upper abdominal skin in the photo, it does show that your belly button is rather high. For that reason, a mini tummy tuck with umbi float is probably your best option. In your case, the belly button would be re-attached a bit lower, which would allow for more skin removal in the lower abdomen than could be done with a mini only. A full tummy tuck is too risky.
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