Can a Tummy Tuck help even if I have stretch marks ABOVE my belly button?

The lower
stretch marks will be removed with a tummy tuck and the upper ones brought to a
lower position where they will be less obvious. While there are many
nonsurgical procedures that are claimed to get rid of stretch marks, most
ethical knowledgeable plastic surgeons will tell you that they have limited if
any benefit, are unreliable, and not a satisfactory option.

Keep in
mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who
proposes to tell you what to do without examining you, physically feeling your
tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and
discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your
best surgery. I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the American
Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are
comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert
Singer, M.D., FACS

La Jolla,California

The stretch marks above the belly button will be moved further down on the belly.  If you have a significant amount of loose skin above the belly button, more of the stretch marks above the belly button could be removed.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon