I had twins 2.5 years ago and my stomach is not the same. Am I a tummy tuck candidate? (Photo)

Great questions.
With any pregnancy, especially twins, there will be some abdominal wall changes. My consultations begin with a detailed physical examination to determine which part(s) of the abdominal wall and abdominal contents are responsible for the appearance. To be sure, based on your photos, the challenge is to address the abdominal wall but with no real need to address abdominal skin. How that is done depends on the findings on exam and possibly even a CT scan of the abdomen to assess the abdominal wall. Once the anatomy is clear, there are likely options including liposuction, mini-abdominoplasty, abdominoplasty with umbilical transposition, endoscopic approaches and any combination of those. You will find different approaches from various surgeons and additional consultations are in order. Hope this helps.

Thank you for your questions and photos. You are not wrong. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. From your photos, tough you do not appear to have a lot of extra skin, you would benefit greatly from muscle repair. Which then would allows the surgeon to address extra skin. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, which will accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!

Dhaval Patel MD
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Chicago
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