Solutions for Loose Skin on Abdomen?

February 13, 2013
Asked By:sdierolf

I am a thin, physically fit woman of 50 - 5'4, 105 pds. My abdomen is in good shape with excellent muscle tone. I have loose skin on the abdomen, probably as a result of weight loss/age. Any non-surgical options? If surgery is the answer, would I need a full tummy tuck to just get rid of the skin? I do have secondary lymphedema in my left leg ( under control) and am hesitant to do anything that could further damage my lymphatic system. Thank you!

Answers (9)

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February 22, 2013

Answer: Loose Abdominal Skin

Andrew Smith, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 22, 2013

Answer: Loose Abdominal Skin

Andrew Smith, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 17, 2013

Answer: No good non invasive options for tightening severe abdominal skin laxity

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 17, 2013

Answer: No good non invasive options for tightening severe abdominal skin laxity

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2013

Answer: 50 year old tummy tuck

Sacha Obaid, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2013

Answer: 50 year old tummy tuck

Sacha Obaid, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 16, 2013

Answer: Tummy tuck for loose skin

Sanjay Lalla, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2013

Answer: Tummy tuck for loose skin

Sanjay Lalla, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 14, 2013

Answer: Loose Skin On Abdomen - Short Scar Tummy Tuck

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 14, 2013

Answer: Loose Skin On Abdomen - Short Scar Tummy Tuck

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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