A few years ago I lost a lot of weight at the age of 15 from 14 stone down to 8stone 5 lbs and the skin from under my belly button is loose and has stretch marks stopping me from seeing any results from exercise to build abs, but I also have a little just above the belly button with no stretch marks which has left my belly button looking like a sad face. What would be my best option.
April 6, 2014
Answer: I have a tiny amount of loose skin just above the belly button. What is my best option? Congratulations on your significant weight loss. Generally speaking, most patients who experience this degree of weight loss benefit from full tummy tuck surgery. Also, generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight. You may wish to post frontal and side view photographs of your abdomen for more specific advice. Best wishes.
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April 6, 2014
Answer: I have a tiny amount of loose skin just above the belly button. What is my best option? Congratulations on your significant weight loss. Generally speaking, most patients who experience this degree of weight loss benefit from full tummy tuck surgery. Also, generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight. You may wish to post frontal and side view photographs of your abdomen for more specific advice. Best wishes.
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Answer: I have a tiny amount of loose skin just above the belly button. What is my best option? A photo would be helpful in providing appropriate advice. However, in general, excess and loose skin above the belly button (BB) can only be addressed with a full tummy tuck. That's true, also, with a muscle repair. But if you're concerned ONLY with the skin and excess tissue of the lower abdomen (below the BB), and do not want or need to have a muscle repair, then a mini or moderate tummy tuck may be an excellent procedure for you.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of RealSelf100
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Answer: I have a tiny amount of loose skin just above the belly button. What is my best option? A photo would be helpful in providing appropriate advice. However, in general, excess and loose skin above the belly button (BB) can only be addressed with a full tummy tuck. That's true, also, with a muscle repair. But if you're concerned ONLY with the skin and excess tissue of the lower abdomen (below the BB), and do not want or need to have a muscle repair, then a mini or moderate tummy tuck may be an excellent procedure for you.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of RealSelf100
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