When I was 8 months along in my pregnancy, I got PUPPP which created very severe stretch marks. I have these stretch marks little over a inch above my belly button, all over my lower tummy, and a little on my hips. I am 22 yrs old, 5'4", 148 lbs, and in the process of losing 38 lbs. I have one child but not planning on having any more. Will it get rid of the stretch marks? I have a C-section scar from geting an ovarian cyst removed when I was 16. Will the incision start from this scar?
March 3, 2020
Answer: Stretch Marks Thanks for your question. While the photo doesn't clearly show the areas of concern, most of your stretch marks should be able to be removed. In general, the lower incision will be placed below your c-section scar and extend towards your hips. The location of the upper incision will depend on the amount of skin laxity you have - the more laxity, the more skin can be removed. Typically the upper incision is placed above the belly button and extends towards the hips as well. Any skin, fatty tissue and stretch marks within these two incisions will be completely removed. Any stretch marks that remain above the upper incision will unfortunately remain but will be moved down towards the lower incision and be less visible. The stretch marks over your hips will likely not be minimized as much as less skin if usually removed from this area. Also, with further weight loss you can expect more skin laxity and therefore more skin being removed. This will further minimize the remaining stretch marks. An experienced Plastic Surgeon can show you exactly what will be removed and what will remain.
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March 3, 2020
Answer: Stretch Marks Thanks for your question. While the photo doesn't clearly show the areas of concern, most of your stretch marks should be able to be removed. In general, the lower incision will be placed below your c-section scar and extend towards your hips. The location of the upper incision will depend on the amount of skin laxity you have - the more laxity, the more skin can be removed. Typically the upper incision is placed above the belly button and extends towards the hips as well. Any skin, fatty tissue and stretch marks within these two incisions will be completely removed. Any stretch marks that remain above the upper incision will unfortunately remain but will be moved down towards the lower incision and be less visible. The stretch marks over your hips will likely not be minimized as much as less skin if usually removed from this area. Also, with further weight loss you can expect more skin laxity and therefore more skin being removed. This will further minimize the remaining stretch marks. An experienced Plastic Surgeon can show you exactly what will be removed and what will remain.
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May 6, 2020
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question & photo. From your photo & information given, I would most likely recommend a tummy tuck w/lipo 360 for best results. This would repair your abdominal muscles and remove excess skin & fat. Liposuction will address the excess fat with some skin retraction. Abdominoplasty will address excess skin & repair of muscle. 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. 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! Dr Dhaval Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Chicago Hoffman Estates Oakbrook Orland Park
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May 6, 2020
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question & photo. From your photo & information given, I would most likely recommend a tummy tuck w/lipo 360 for best results. This would repair your abdominal muscles and remove excess skin & fat. Liposuction will address the excess fat with some skin retraction. Abdominoplasty will address excess skin & repair of muscle. 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. 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! Dr Dhaval Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Chicago Hoffman Estates Oakbrook Orland Park
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February 14, 2020
Answer: Stretch marks and tummy tuck Hi and thank you for your question. Normally the stretch marks that you have bellow the belly button to the level of the pubis will disappear, the once above the belly button will not, but will come down and you might be able to cover them at least partially with the bikini or underwear. Hope it helps! Dr H
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February 14, 2020
Answer: Stretch marks and tummy tuck Hi and thank you for your question. Normally the stretch marks that you have bellow the belly button to the level of the pubis will disappear, the once above the belly button will not, but will come down and you might be able to cover them at least partially with the bikini or underwear. Hope it helps! Dr H
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