Although pregnancy can be a positive and emotional experience, it can also cause lasting changes to your body that may affect your self-confidence. Stretch marks are a common side effect that you may feel powerless to address alone. Our double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Matthew Steele offers a range of surgical options for removing stretch marks caused by pregnancy.
We will listen carefully to your aesthetic desires and guide you to the right treatment that can bring back the vibrant and attractive skin from before you had your child.
What Are Your Surgical Choices?
When exploring surgical solutions for addressing pregnancy stretch marks, various forms of abdominoplasty, commonly known as tummy tucks, are available. When you meet with Dr. Steele to discuss your goals, he will help you determine which type of tummy tuck meets your needs. Some procedures, targeting different parts of your body, may be combined to achieve multiple aesthetic goals and are grouped into what we call a mommy makeover. To address stretch marks, you can choose between standard abdominoplasty and mini-abdominoplasty.
Standard Abdominoplasty
A tummy tuck remains one of the best ways to surgically address your stretch marks after pregnancy. A standard abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal region, and can also manipulate the anatomical region where the stretch marks appear. It involves a hip-to-hip incision on your lower abdomen that will leave a scar, which we can place in a strategically hidden location.
Mini-Abdominoplasty
Since a mini-abdominoplasty removes only a small amount of loose skin from the lower abdomen, it can target the specific area where stretch marks appear. Your skin will require a specific level of laxity if you choose to pursue this treatment, but it does not manipulate your underlying muscles, offering the benefit of reduced scarring and faster recovery. A mini-abdominoplasty is an effective choice if you are looking for a surgical solution to address the more minor skin concerns after pregnancy.
Call Dr. Steele Today To Find Your Ideal Solution for Pregnancy Stretch Marks
If you have lost confidence in your appearance after pregnancy and childbirth, we can provide strategic body contouring solutions. Call today and schedule a consultation with Dr. Steele to discuss the most effective surgical options for addressing stretch marks that developed during pregnancy. We will answer your questions and guide you to the treatments that can bring out the best in you.