I had a hernia repair done laparoscopically and the surgeon stitched up the abdominal separation but only at my belly button. Since then, I feel like my lower belly bulges more than before. I don’t have excess skin under my belly button but I’m curious can a plastic surgeon go in via c section scar, repair the abdominals under the belly buttton and close back up without removing skin? These photos don’t even show the extent of how it protrudes. At the end of the day it’s farther out.
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Answer: Yes, you can repair the lower abdominal muscles
Hello dear. Based on what you've mentioned in the image, the most appropriate option would be to combine VASER liposuction (to eliminate scar tissue and improve the contour) with a mini abdominoplasty (to remove excess skin in the lower abdomen). This combination yields very good results in...
Congratulations on your impressive weight loss!
After losing 50 lbs, it’s common to experience volume loss in areas like the buttocks and to notice looser skin, especially in the abdomen. Whether you need a **Full or mini tummy tuck** depends on a few key factors:
- Mini tummy tuck: Ideal if t...
Hello darling! The most reasonable thing would be to have a consultation before, from the photos you can see that with liposuction you can correct that area, you should first consider having a good diagnosis because maybe you don't want to have the long scar from a reverse tummy tuck.
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