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

There are a variety of
surgical procedures or combinations that can produce good
results in patients with only mild abdominal laxity, depending on multiple factors
including their anatomy and degree of desired improvement: A mini tummy tuck,
an umbilical float modified tummy tuck, a full abdominoplasty. Each of these
can be performed  with or without abdominal
muscle repair. They produce different degrees of improvement.

Following the advice of anyone who would presume to tell
you what to do based on two dimensional photos without taking a full medical
history, examining you, feeling and assessing your tissue tone, discussing your
desired outcome and fully informing you about the pros and cons of each option
would not be in your best interest.Your plastic surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

The ideal patient for a tummy tuck is one who has done their part with diet and exercise so that they know what they can accomplish on their own and what the tummy tuck does. When there is loose skin and a degree of muscle separation after pregnancy, then a tummy tuck is the way to go. What version of a tummy tuck depends on an in-person exam to assess.