Skinny and Don't Have Much Skin- Do I Really Need a Tummy Tuck?

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One doctor says yes (one I paid a deposit to and scheduled the procedure a week from now) another doctor I saw today said I don't have enough skin to pull telling me basically that I would be wasting my money that liposuction for my little bulge would be better followed by laser for the stretch marks. Who should I believe? I don't want to get a tummy tuck to still have a bunch of stretch marks. I recently lost a few pounds also unintentionally. I need help please look at my pic.

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

You would, in my opinion, be best served by a hybrid tuymmy tuck.

	This involves a small removal very low on the abdomen, liposuction as needed, and full tightening of the deep layer well above the umbilicus.

	A full tummy tuck will give you a large, high scar. 

	A mini tummy tuck will not tighten the fascia above the umbilicus.

Edward J. Bednar, MD · Answer

From the photo it doesn't look like you need a TT-I don;t see much loose and lax skin-I think lipo would do give you a very nice contour.

David L. Abramson, MD · Answer

Without and examination it is really hard to say. You could be a candidate for a miniabdominoplasty or a full avominoplasty and my have a small vertical scar in the midline. It can depend on your umbilical positioning as well.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

From a single photograph alone, it is difficult to evaluate exactly the condition of your skin from the umbilicus down to the pubis. Side photographs and a photo of you bending over would be more helpful. However, it does not appear that you have much loose skin so either procedure is going to be beneficial. Liposuction alone will make for a flatter result and a mini-tummy tuck will make for one that is a bit flatter. The decision really comes down to your thoughts on having a low limited tummy tuck scar. Even with the scar you will not be able to get rid of many of your stretch marks. That would require more of a full tummy tuck which would leave an unacceptably high location of the final scar.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

To give an exact opinion over the internet very hard even with a very good posted photo. Based upon your written info and posted photo I recommend a extended slightly mini TT + Smart Lipo Triplex of the upper abdomen and waist. e/mail me your contact so I can forward you a recent comparable result photos, if you like.

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