Can my tummy tuck incision be extended to get rid of saggy skin? (Photo)

July 8, 2022
Asked By:MIACOLGRL in Florida, FL

I’m 35 years old. I have 2 kids and had a tummy tuck almost 9 years ago. I am pleased with the results but I have loose/saggy skin around the love handles area. I would like to know if it would be a good idea to extend the incision to get rid of this extra skin. Thank you!

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August 1, 2022

Answer: Excess skin

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 1, 2022

Answer: Excess skin

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 22, 2022

Answer: Absolutely

Christopher Pannucci, MD, MSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 22, 2022

Answer: Absolutely

Christopher Pannucci, MD, MSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 12, 2022

Answer: Dog ears

July 12, 2022

Answer: Dog ears

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Answer: Tummy tuck

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Can my tummy tuck incision be extended to get rid of saggy skin?

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Answer: Can my tummy tuck incision be extended to get rid of saggy skin?

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