I am considering getting a tummy tuck, but I am concerned about the lengthy and painful recovery. My problem is not a belly bulge or loose abdominal muscles. I simply have excess, sagging skin left over from two 9 lb babies. My stomach is flat, I have low body fat, and I'm at my ideal weight. I just hate the unsightly sagging skin.
Will the fact that I don't require extensive fat removal or muscle repair make my tummy tuck surgery less extensive? I don't think I am a candidate for a mini tummy tuck because I have sagging above the belly button as well as below. What do you think? Thanks!!
June 28, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results. Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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June 28, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results. Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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February 23, 2013
Answer: Tummy tuck with little abdominal fat.
Hard to tell without photos. It sounds like you are a very good candidate for the operation. Usually a full tummy tuck is needed if you have excess skin above the belly button. best to speak with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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February 23, 2013
Answer: Tummy tuck with little abdominal fat.
Hard to tell without photos. It sounds like you are a very good candidate for the operation. Usually a full tummy tuck is needed if you have excess skin above the belly button. best to speak with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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May 5, 2016
Answer: Some Tummy Tucks are easier than others
I agree with your analysis and think by your description you seem to be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck and should get a great result. You are right, the more you are in ideal shape and appropriate weight on average the better the result and faster the healing period and less involved the surgery. To make the initial few days easier, I would consider using Exparel, a long acting local anesthetic your surgeon can use which eliminates the need for a pain pump such as the On-Q device.
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May 5, 2016
Answer: Some Tummy Tucks are easier than others
I agree with your analysis and think by your description you seem to be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck and should get a great result. You are right, the more you are in ideal shape and appropriate weight on average the better the result and faster the healing period and less involved the surgery. To make the initial few days easier, I would consider using Exparel, a long acting local anesthetic your surgeon can use which eliminates the need for a pain pump such as the On-Q device.
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