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Is there a way to add extra skin to the waist area after having two tummy tucks?

Q:

I have had two tummy tucks after losing a lot of weight some years ago.  My first one was in October, 2005 and the second was in November, 2007.  Even though two surgeons have told me otherwise, I'm afraid the second procedure was a mistake.  I barely have enough skin to pull my jeans up on, among other things.  I've been told that a skin graft can be done, but I want some other opinions on the subject.

A:

 It would be somewhat unusual for you to be required to have a skin graft after an abdominoplasty.  Write down your functional as well as aesthetic concerns and consider consulting one of the members of ASAPS on this matter.

Best,

Gary R. Culbertson, MD, FACS

Gary R. Culbertson, MD, FACS - View Other Answers by this Doctor
Sumter, SC
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A:

A skin graft on your abdomen won't look very good and isn't a very stable skin coverage. There are other ways to grow more skin such as tissue expansion among other things. I would recommend you see a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in abdominoplasty for another perspective.

Jeffrey M. Kenkel, M.D., FACS - View Other Answers by this Doctor
Dallas, TX
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