Is a Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair Cheaper?

January 18, 2011
Asked By:Momby4boys in Killeen, TX

I'm a 27 yr old mother of 4 boys, the last 3 being within 3.5yrs. I had my first child at 16yrs old and I gained almost 60lbs. My other pregnancies were normal weight gain and I lost all of it. Since then I've always had loose skin directly in the center of my stomach (around my belly button.) I only want the skin to be tightened (and possibly a small amount of fat removed). I don't believe I need (nor do I want) the muscle repair. Can I do this and will it cost less than having the repair done?

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Muscle seperations require repair during a tummy tuck.

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Answer: Muscle seperations require repair during a tummy tuck.

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January 20, 2011

Answer: Creating a flat abdomen after a tummy tuck

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Answer: Tummy tuck usually better with muscle repair

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Answer: Tummy tuck usually better with muscle repair

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