Would I need a tummy tuck to remove my c-section pooch? Or is there another option? (photos)

Thank you for your question. You would need to be examined in person by a board certified plastic surgeon, but it appears a tummy tuck would help flatten out the excess skin/fat above your C-section scar. Please see an experienced plastic surgeon to talk about your goals.Hope this helps,Dr. German NewallHouston Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question. An
in-person evaluation will be necessary to give you a definitive answer. In the
event that you have minimal skin laxity and/or loose abdominal tissue, a tummy
tuck will likely yield the best result. A tummy tuck procedure will address any
excess skin as well as tighten up the abdominal muscle, giving your stomach a
flatter and more contoured appearance. In cases where a patient has minimal
excess skin and good skin laxity, liposuction may be a more suitable option to
consider. I recommend setting up a consultation with a board certified plastic
surgeon to discuss your options. Best of luck!

Thank you for your question! Based on your images, you would be a great candidate for a tummy tuck. This procedure removes excess skin from the abdomen, as well as tightens the internal muscle wall, giving you a flat stomach. I recommend consulting with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can assess you in person and create a plan to get you to your goal. Best of luck!

In my experience, Vaser ultrasound liposuction will remove stubborn fat and tighten abdominal skin. This is a much easier recovery as well.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.

I do believe that it will require a tummy tuck to remove the pooch effectively.  The good news is that is will look awesome!  Just choose a board-certified plastic surgeon with lots of experience in this, and you can expect a great outcome.

Based on your pictures I would recommend liposuction with Bodytite to tighten your abdomen for great results. Always see a board certified PS.

Thank you for your question and photos. You appear to be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. The abdominal skin excision could give you an excellent contour as well as muscle repair to improve the tone of the anterior abdominal wall. Liposuction could be performed to improve the contour of your flanks and hips at the time of tummy tuck surgery. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for an in-person examination to discuss the specific details of the procedures. Ask to see before and after photos to get an idea of what can be achieved. Hope this helps!

From the photos you provided, I would suggest a combination of circumferential liposuction as well as a formal tummy tuck.  Together, these procedures will help address loose skin, muscle separation, and excess fat.Best to consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for this!Warmest regards,-Gregory A Buford MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Hello and thank you for your
question. Based on your photographs and history of two c-sections, the best option for you is a tummy tuck
with liposuction.  This can be done
through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to look
natural and have no scars on the exterior.  
Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.  Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for your question and photos. It looks like your main area of concern is right bellow the belly button. You have nice skin quality and not much laxity of your muscles. You may be a good candidate for liposuction alone or even something even less invasive like Coolsculpting. Coolsculpting may help to reduce the fat in the area without needing any surgery or any down time.
Sincerely,
Olga Bachilo, MD