Would you deny a tummy tuck procedure because a patient is "too skinny?" (Photo)

October 5, 2014
Asked By:crzme in Seattle, WA

I am currently 5'7, 115lbs however I still have a small "pooch" w/nominal stretch marks from 2 pregnancies. During a mommy makeover consultation, the PS said most other PS wouldn't agree to preform the tummy tuck b/c I don't have a large amount of excess skin/fat to excise. (however he feels confident he can give me good results). If I proceed with this PS, are there possible adverse results from a tummy tuck pulled too tight?

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October 7, 2014

Answer: Would you deny a tummy tuck procedure because a patient is "too skinny?"

October 7, 2014

Answer: Would you deny a tummy tuck procedure because a patient is "too skinny?"

October 7, 2014

Answer: Not too skinny for tummy tuck with loose skin and muscle separation

October 7, 2014

Answer: Not too skinny for tummy tuck with loose skin and muscle separation

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