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Will a tummy tuck and breast lift get rid of any stretch marks?

Will a tummy tuck and breast lift get rid of any stretch marks?

Will a tummy tuck and breast lift get rid of any stretch marks?

Q: I have lost a huge amount of weight during the past few years. I am looking to get a tummy tuck and a breast lift within the next 6-8 months but I have a question. I have stretch marks(all white/old ones, not red ones) all down my stomach and hips, and also have a lot of stretch marks UNDER my breasts. Will a tummy tuck and breast lift get rid of any stretch marks? If so, about how much will be gone? If not, is there anything at all that would help get rid of them?

A: Wonderful question. Skin is removed during both a tummy tuck and breast lift. If that skin has stretchmarks on it, those stretch marks will be removed. Stretchmarks in other areas won’t be removed, but will likely change position. Your plastic surgeon should be able to give you a good idea of which will move and what your skin will look like after surgery.