Do i need a tummy tuck
Want belly improvement without tummy tuck
You need a tummy tuck. I am sorry it is not what you want. Any other treatment is going to leave you pretty much where you are now.
Children are wonderful but your pregnancies severely damaged your skin and stretched your muscle.
The tummy tuck is the operation that corrects this. There are no substitutes. (Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)
Full Tummy Tuck
Based on photograph, the only realistic procedure for your to accomplish your goal of a flat tummy with no wrinkles is a full tummy tuck / abdominoplasty. In this tummy tuck procedure, the skin is elevated and all the extra skin is removed. The underlying muscles are tightened.
Do i need a tummy tuck my photo
It is impossible to tell the status of your muscles, but after two babies, you more than likely have some degree of diastasis or muscle separation which would require tightening. This can only be accomplished during a full tummy tuck. Any other procedure (mini tuck, non-invasive procedures, laser tummy tuck, RF procedures, etc) will most likely leave you very unsatisfied.
I would suggest that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options to proceed from there. Good Luck. (David Shafer, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)
You Need a Tummy Tuck
Simple answer here. Your options are a tummy tuck or live with your abdominal laxity. A tummy tuck is a big procedure which yields big results. you should have a beautiful and satisfying outcome! Make absolutely sure you chose a surgeon Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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There are many surgeons, including OGBYNs and others who would gladly take your money and confidence after a weekend course. you would not be happy with your results.Good luck and enjoy your new look. Get that old bikini out! (Ira H. Rex lll, MD, Fall River Plastic Surgeon)
Unfortunately I must agree that a full tummy tuck would be the way to go
I understand you hesitancy with undergoing a full tummy tuck, however from your picture it appears as if there is so much skin excess that to have any significant improvement in your abdomen a full tummy tuck would be the very best option.
Do i need a tummy tuck patients photo
Other minimally or non-invasive procedures procedures such as coolsculpt, Thermitight, laser liposuction, thermage would likely give not give you the improvement you are seeking based on your skin excess.
Even a mini tummy tuck would not address the skin above your belly button. Moreover, if you are planning on any more children I would suggest waiting until you are done with your family before having a tummy tuck. I hope this helps, best of luck (Joseph B. Eby, MD, FACS, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)
From your picture, I would say that you will need a full tummy tuck. I recommend that you seek out a board certified plastic surgeon and have a full exam and discuss your wishes and desires. best of luck. (Allen Gabriel, MD, FACS, Vancouver Plastic Surgeon)
A tummy tuck for your abdomen
What you need is a full tummy tuck. Do not waste your time on any other ‘skin tightening’ magical procedures or non-surgical treatments. You will be very dissapointed. (Martin Jugenburg, MD, Toronto Plastic Surgeon)
Full Tummy Tuck Is The Only Procedure That Will Give You The Abdomen You Will Be Happy With
Do i need a tummy tuck surgery
The photograph you provided shows an abdomen with loose skin and muscle separation making you an excellent candidate for a full tummy tuck with correction of rectus diastasis (muscle separation).
An experienced Board Certified plastic surgeon doing a full tummy tuck can give you an attractive belly button and an abdominal tummy tuck scar that is low and thin. As you can see, all of the Board Certified RealSelf plastic surgery experts agree.
A full tummy tuck is your only solution. Any attempt to do a lesser surgery will waste money and will not give you the results you desire and/or deserve. (S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS, Honolulu Plastic Surgeon)
What procedure will fix my belly? Do i need a tummy tuck?
I appears that you are very fit but have suffered a lot of skin stretch during your pregnancies. Unfortunately, there is nothing that would be as robust as an abdominoplasty. It is the only way to improve the skin laxity of your tummy. Although there are non-surgical devices that may tighten the skin some, none are as effective as surgery.
If your reluctance to consider abdominoplasty surgery is due to fear of the post-operative discomfort and possibly lengthy recovery, you will be glad to know that over the past few years, abdominoplasty surgery has been revolutionized by the Progressive Tension Suture Technique (no drain tubes) and with the use of EXPAREL.
EXPAREL is injected in the muscles and the incisions at the time of surgery and we have found that patients recover much faster and use 50-60% fewer pain killers in the post-operative period. Seek consultation from an experienced board certified plastic surgeon (or two) and learn your options. (Kevin L. Smith, MD, FACS, Charlotte Plastic Surgeon)
