Hi. I am 55 years old. I weigh 107 and I am 5ft tall. I have had 2 cesarean sections leading to lower abdomen adhered scar tissue and a shelf. I also have loose skin above the belly button. I am in great physical shape but no amount of exercise will help with the loose skin. What procedures will be best for permanent results. I have tried lasers and nothing works.
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The dissolvable sutures will not hold long enough for the muscle repair to heal. Mesh is usually not used for just a separation. Even with the tightened muscles, once healed, you should be able to do your activities.
According to the information that you have provided, you have fluctuated a bit with your weight, which could cause loose skin, but it doesn’t seem that you have too too much. Perhaps a good option for your case specifically because you have not had is Liposuction 360 with J plasma
My first thought is why do you feel you needed to speak to 15 surgeons, and why are you still asking questions from other surgeons? Perhaps you really don't want to have this procedure. IV sedation with spinal anesthesia works nicely for tucks, and I have used that for many years. Unless you...
