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?
October 7, 2014
Answer: Would you deny a tummy tuck procedure because a patient is "too skinny?" 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
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October 7, 2014
Answer: Would you deny a tummy tuck procedure because a patient is "too skinny?" 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
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October 7, 2014
Answer: Not too skinny for tummy tuck with loose skin and muscle separation 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.
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October 7, 2014
Answer: Not too skinny for tummy tuck with loose skin and muscle separation 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.
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