How many stitches for a tummy tuck?

[msbug 0]

I had my consult with the plastic surgeon today. He recommended a Tummy Tuck with the anchor incision, plus a breast lift. I so want to get this done! He showed me what he could do and I was amazed at the possibilities.

But anyway, I was telling my father about it and he's curious as to how many stitches I would have, both internal and external, for the tummy tuck. He had a lower body lift a couple years ago and was unprepared for the horrible pain and hundreds and hundreds of internal and external stitches he had. From what my surgeon said, the procedure I'd have is a walk in the park compared to his. But, he's still fixated on the number! So, anyone know about how many I'd have?

Also, if anyone has had a tt with the anchor incision, I'd love to hear your experiences. Thanks!

[KarenG. 0]

I have no idea but there are an awful lot of stitches. I don't think you should focus on the amount of stitches so much as the size of your scar etc. how much muscle repair you will need because that is what really effects the pain. I had a lower body lift but I didnt need much muscle repair so I think my procedure was less painful than if I needed a lot of muscle repair with a plain old Tummy Tuck. That said, I think all ps is painful.

[Katja 15]

Hi!

I just had my Tummy Tuck in September and had 2 large incisions. One ran from my sternum to public bone with 25 stitches and the other incision went hip to hip with 65 stitches. I have no idea how many internal stitches there were.

I will say that I think my incisions were longer than most peoples.. I am still about 40 pounds from goal. My surgeon agreed with me that it was time to do the tt because my hang was so huge. It got in the way of doing everything.

Good luck with your tt!

[smsmithart 4]

I had a lot of internal repair and a long scar but pm me your email and I will share my pics with u..it looks great well worth the money and pain

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

I have no idea but there are an awful lot of stitches. I don't think you should focus on the amount of stitches so much as the size of your scar etc. how much muscle repair you will need because that is what really effects the pain. I had a lower body lift but I didnt need much muscle repair so I think my procedure was less painful than if I needed a lot of muscle repair with a plain old Tummy Tuck. That said, I think all ps is painful.

I agree that I am sure even if you asked the Dr they will not know how many stitches you will have. I would focus on the end of the process not the middle! I had plastic staples that disoloved.

I have pics up on my thread you can look at. I didn't get the anchor but I did get the breasts done as well...

[kimaly 57]

Although I had my Tummy Tuck 2 years ago (before lap band) I still think it's the best thing I've ever done. they took off 11lbs of redundent skin. I'm almost 60 lbs down from the lap band and no saggy tummy yet(thank god) I had stitches from behind one hip to behind the other. but as the others said well worth it.

[Shalee04 7]

I had the anchor TT also, and I only had internal stitches, and glue on the outside. my Dr said it's alot of stitches.

[kareyquilts 1]

I agree with the others. Focus on the outcome. Plastic surgery comes with a price, literally the economic expense, the time out of your life and the emotional expense. It's one of the best things that you can do for yourself. I don't think anyone I know of, is sorry that they did it. It takes courage and it is painful. I had a Tummy Tuck and then with my thigh and butt lift, I had a revision to my tt with an anchor incision. I was worried about the extra scar, but it doesn't bother me and my stomach looks awesome. I have a thread with some before pictures and an older thread of my original surgery. I'm going to try and post some after pictures soon. Just had knee surgery, so I've procrastinated the after pictures. Wishing you the best!

[ousooner 1]

Not sure about the number. I only had internal stitches and was glued together externally. Best of luck

[lasvegasseoul 0]

I had a TT about 4 years ago and the internal stitches were dissolvable..don't remember how many on the outside but I do remember it took a long time when she removed them! I ended up having to get a revision done for "dog ears" on the side so it unfortunately extended my scar a bit on the hips.