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how can I get rid of loose wrinkly skin on my lower abdomen?

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I am a 33 year old mom with 3 kids. I work out and...

selfconscious11July 24, 2015
I am a 33 year old mom with 3 kids. I work out and watch what I eat. I am scheduled to get a breast Augmentation on August 24. I also wanted to get a mini tummy tuck. I would rather get both done at the same time to save on cost and healing time. I hate the way my stomach looks when I sit down. The lower part under my belly button hangs over my shorts when I sit down. I feel like I could never wear a two piece bathing suit because I would be too self conscious about my stomach. I had my plastic surgeon look at it and she was concerned that a mini tummy tuck may pull my belly button down and it would look too low. I requested that she look at my stomach again and reevaluate the situation because I am so unhappy with how my stomach looks. She was willing to meet up with me again, however my husband told me to cancel the appointment, so I did. I was so upset after I did! My husband tells me my stomach looks great and is completely unsupportive of me getting a mini tummy tuck. I was wondering what other people's opinions were and if anyone had any advise on to fix my problem without surgery. I should add that I also asked my doctor about liposuction and she said that the lack of elasticity in my skin due to my stretch marks would leave me with too much extra skin if the fat was removed. Any advise or opinions would be so appreciated!! Thank you.

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Mom of five breastfed
July 26, 2015
That is what my stomach looks like exactly I'm anxious to hear the responses you get so I can figure out my options as well. I've had 5 children and am in need of mommy makeover !! I had the breast lift and augment consult they priced me at 9000 - very interested in whether i would need a mini or a full Tt with same belly condition as you.
selfconscious11
July 31, 2015
I rescheduled my appointment so I'll let you know.
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Beauti_122
July 27, 2015
Did the doctor say how low your belly button will be? My doctor told me 1/2" ... Am getting ready for a mini tuck myself but am also scared of my belly button lowered.
selfconscious11
July 31, 2015
She didn't say. I rescheduled my appointment, so I will let you know what she says. 1/2 inch doesn't sound that bad.
selfconscious11
August 8, 2015
I'm sorry, I forgot to ask my dr. how much my belly button would be lowered. She told me the same as before - my bb would look too low and she refuses to do the mini tt on me. Perhaps your bb is slightly higher than mine.
lewisjal
July 27, 2015
I had a mini tummy tuck in March with ba and belly button float.I payed ten thousand for the whole thing,check out my profile and look at my stomach.I just had l a little lipo and cellulaze to help with flanks and cellulite.As far as your husband,what are his concerns?If he is saying you do not need one,take him to the surgeon with you and ask him to consider how you feel.I hope you work things out and get what you want!
selfconscious11
July 31, 2015
My husband is concerned that my stomach will look worse after the surgery due to the scaring and lowered belly button. I have the same concerns. I rescheduled my appointment. Maybe my doctor can suggest something that doesn't require surgery. I don't really mind how my stomach looks when I'm standing or laying down. Only when I'm sitting slouched over. I'm about 5 foot 6 and 120 pounds. 10 of those pounds I just lost in the passed month and a half, so maybe it takes a little time for the skin to tighten. ?.
Mom of five breastfed
August 1, 2015
Thank u! Can't wait to hear back - good luck
selfconscious11
August 5, 2015
Thanks! Radio Frequency is what she suggests. She does not think I should get surgery.
selfconscious11
August 8, 2015
Have you asked a dr. what she suggest about your abdomen? I would be interested to know what she says, since you have a similar abdomen as myself.
Courage15
August 2, 2015
I am 5 weeks post op from mini tt with muscle repair. My belly button is too low looks weird I regret not get a full tt. I don't know if it will return once skin loosens I'm very worried. Bring your husband with you. Did your doc mention a bb float? Don't do that either
selfconscious11
August 2, 2015
I'm sorry to hear that you are not happy with the results of your mini tt :(. Perhaps it does not look as bad as you think. I do appreciate the advise. Thank you! My doctor told me that I would not be a good candidate for a full tt.
selfconscious11
August 2, 2015
my doctor did not mention a belly button float. Why do you say not to get it? I asked my husband to come with me to the appointment, but he told me that he is too busy with work :/.
Courage15
August 2, 2015
Float is when they cut your bb stalk and move it. This means later on it would be hard to get a full tt if needed. As for your husband, It will be hard not to have the support after. You may want to re-think it.
selfconscious11
August 5, 2015
Thank you for the piece of knowledge :). My husband is taking a week off when I get my breast augmentation, so I was thinking I could get a mini tt at the same time. My doctor does not think I should get any surgery on my stomach, so I guess he was right in not supporting my decision!
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selfconscious11August 2, 2015
Just wanted to add another photo of my stomach now just so whoever reads this can get a better idea. I'm not sure how great the other pic. I posted was. I am flexing my muscles a little bit in this one. It's that extra fat and skin where my stretch marks are that bother me. My husband says I should just do 100 leg lifts a day and start jogging, and that should do the trick. I'm not so sure about that.

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GeGee
August 9, 2015
It won't. After my second kid my stomach looked like yours. I worked out to get my abs and I started to see the cuts but he skin NEVER leaves no matter what you do. You will have to get a tummy tuck. I was told this after my second kid. I just had my third and LAST IN Feb. I'm going to work it off like I did with the second kid and see what it looks like after. Thinking about getting the TT this time around since my tubes are burned.
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brafat
August 20, 2015
Ugh... Please tell your husband he doesn't know what he's talking about and that jogging and leg lifts DO NOT tighten the skin! You are obviously very fit and have a banging body.
selfconscious11
August 23, 2015
Lol, I will tell him that! :). Thank u.
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selfconscious11August 2, 2015
my photo wouldn't upload, so I'm trying again.

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selfconscious11
August 2, 2015
oh well, I wasn't able to upload it.
jdckns
August 2, 2015
I would love to see another pic if get a chance try again. I think my belly looks like yours going tues to talk to dr. Again. Husband says same things yours does. Not supportive, but if it makes you feel better than I think it shouldn't be that difficult. I hope it works out keep us posted!
selfconscious11
August 8, 2015
hey, I posted another pic. my dr. won't perform a tt on me. she suggest radio frequency. I'm willing to give it a try. What did your doctor say?
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