I am in the consultations phase of my tummy tuck. For background I am 32, female, 5'1, 153lbs with two previous c-sections. At my consultation the plastic surgeon said that I may have a bulge in my upper abdomen area as she cannot agressively liposuction that area due to necrosis. I wanted to ask other surgeons what my options are in regards to this and will it look "that bad?" ***I wish I had asked to see pictures of what she meant but I forgot. Thank you in advance for your answers!
Answer: Tummy tuck Hi and thank you very much for your question and photos. Based on your history and photos, I believe you would be a great candidate for a tummy tuck combined with liposuction. I suggest you consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to further discuss your concerns. I hope this helped. Best wishes! Dr. Aydin
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Answer: Tummy tuck Hi and thank you very much for your question and photos. Based on your history and photos, I believe you would be a great candidate for a tummy tuck combined with liposuction. I suggest you consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to further discuss your concerns. I hope this helped. Best wishes! Dr. Aydin
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January 5, 2020
Answer: Upper abdominal concerns and tummy tuck Hello,Based on your photos and the health history you provided you are an excellent candidate for tummy tuck.Don't expect to have a bulge in the upper abdomen after your tummy tuck - once the muscles are tightened and the excess skin removed and pulled tight, I expect your tummy will be nice and flat, you really are a good candidate.Your surgeon is correct about overdoing liposuction in the upper abdomen at the time of tummy tuck - it can interfere with blood supply to the wound edges and lead to necrosis, but only if it is overdone. You may benefit from a touch of liposuction in the upper abdominal area, and some liposuction of the flanks, but you certainly don't need much liposuction, the tightening will take care of your concerns. All the best to you,Dr. Nancy de Kleer
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January 5, 2020
Answer: Upper abdominal concerns and tummy tuck Hello,Based on your photos and the health history you provided you are an excellent candidate for tummy tuck.Don't expect to have a bulge in the upper abdomen after your tummy tuck - once the muscles are tightened and the excess skin removed and pulled tight, I expect your tummy will be nice and flat, you really are a good candidate.Your surgeon is correct about overdoing liposuction in the upper abdomen at the time of tummy tuck - it can interfere with blood supply to the wound edges and lead to necrosis, but only if it is overdone. You may benefit from a touch of liposuction in the upper abdominal area, and some liposuction of the flanks, but you certainly don't need much liposuction, the tightening will take care of your concerns. All the best to you,Dr. Nancy de Kleer
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January 3, 2020
Answer: Upper abdominal bulging. What are my options? Hello and thank you for posting your photos. Your only option is a tt with muscle and lipo. There is no reason for you to have anything other then great results because you are actually a textbook patient for a tt. I do not agree that you may have a bulge even after surgery. Muscle repair plus the stretching of the skin all the way down to the pubic area (area where the scar will eventually be), will be more the enough to flatten your entire abdomen. Excessive abdominal lipo during a tummy tuck may increase the risk of necrosis, but you do not need excessive abdominal lipo. A little bit of lipo in specific areas may be performed to enhance results, though it might not even be necessary. In any case, this will not increase risk of necrosis and you should have great results regardless. No need to worry. A tt will only make you look better.Best of luck,Dr. Miguel Mota
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January 3, 2020
Answer: Upper abdominal bulging. What are my options? Hello and thank you for posting your photos. Your only option is a tt with muscle and lipo. There is no reason for you to have anything other then great results because you are actually a textbook patient for a tt. I do not agree that you may have a bulge even after surgery. Muscle repair plus the stretching of the skin all the way down to the pubic area (area where the scar will eventually be), will be more the enough to flatten your entire abdomen. Excessive abdominal lipo during a tummy tuck may increase the risk of necrosis, but you do not need excessive abdominal lipo. A little bit of lipo in specific areas may be performed to enhance results, though it might not even be necessary. In any case, this will not increase risk of necrosis and you should have great results regardless. No need to worry. A tt will only make you look better.Best of luck,Dr. Miguel Mota
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January 2, 2020
Answer: Am I a Tummy Tuck candidate? Dear karso,Thank you for your question. You look to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. Your surgeon is correct, overaggressive liposuction of the upper abdomen can cause necrosis of the skin. That being said, limited and judicious liposuction can be done safely during a tummy tuck. Flank liposuction is also safe, which based on your photos you would benefit from.Good luck,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.
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January 2, 2020
Answer: Am I a Tummy Tuck candidate? Dear karso,Thank you for your question. You look to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. Your surgeon is correct, overaggressive liposuction of the upper abdomen can cause necrosis of the skin. That being said, limited and judicious liposuction can be done safely during a tummy tuck. Flank liposuction is also safe, which based on your photos you would benefit from.Good luck,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.
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January 4, 2020
Answer: Concerns with my upper ab region. What are my options? (Photo) A TT addresses both the loose skin and the lax abdominal wall as to give a nice, flat youthful contour to the abdomen. The TT also creates a more youthful belly button and removes the c-section scar. All stretch marks will not be removed.
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January 4, 2020
Answer: Concerns with my upper ab region. What are my options? (Photo) A TT addresses both the loose skin and the lax abdominal wall as to give a nice, flat youthful contour to the abdomen. The TT also creates a more youthful belly button and removes the c-section scar. All stretch marks will not be removed.
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