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What is a mini tummy tuck? 19 answers

How is it different than a regular tummy tuck?

Liposuction vs Mini Tummy Tuck? 20 answers

I am 35 and have had 2 C-sections. I do have a acummulated fat in the lower part of the abdomen and on the flanks. I had a recent consultation with a...

Mini Tummy Tuck for a few inches of loose skin? 14 answers

My only concern is the very loose skin over my c-section scar, like 3 1/2 to 4 inches of wrinkly skin that I can grab between my fingers, and of...

Mini Tummy Tuck vs Full Tummy Tuck? 9 answers

Should I have a mini tummy tuck or full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)? What are the differences on recovery time and surgery success? I've had 3 kids (4...

Umbilicoplasty for removing excess skin above belly button? 3 answers

I am 5’ 3” and weigh 103 pounds.  Six weeks ago I had a mini-tummy tuck and hernia repair in hopes of removing the excess skin I had...

Risk of necrosis after tummy tuck? 5 answers

What is necrosis and how is it related to the risks of tummy tuck surgery?  I've been trying to read up on all the risks and benefits of this...


Smart Lipo or mini-tummy tuck? 6 answers

I'm 33 years old and have three kids all naturally birthed (no c-section).  I am 5 feet tall, 120lbs and in my lower abdomen I have some pockets...

Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction final results? 8 answers

I had a Mini-Tummy Tuck with Liposuction on the abdomen area slighty over a year ago. I am physically active and work out almost every day of the...

Redo Mini Tummy Tuck to correct Upper Abdominal area? 9 answers

Hi there, One week after Mini-Tummy Tuck to correct diastasis, PS removed 450 cc's and minimal skin, but I am left with the odd upper-abodminal area...

Navel area tightening procedure? 8 answers

I am very athletic and I maintain a healthy, low-calorie diet. My body fat is low, but lately I've noticed that the skin surrounding my navel is a bit...

Full vs Mini Tummy Tuck for vertical c-section scar? 4 answers

I had a Tummy tuck consultation with a plastic surgeon. I've had two c-sections. I want a full tuck in order to achieve dramatic results. However, I...

Can you lose weight with a tummy tuck? 6 answers

How much weight can be lost with a mini tummy tuck or regular tummy tuck?  I'm not that overweight, but I was just wondering if it would make a...

Am I a candidate for a full or Mini tummy tuck? 16 answers

Hi, I have had two children and I'm no longer happy with my tummy. I'm really wanting an opinion on whether or not I would benefit from a Mini tummy...

Bulging upper abs after Mini Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I had a Mini Tummy Tuck (and some lipo) done in my abs. It appears that the area below the belly button is tight but the upper abs area is loose and...

Dog ears, side rolls, and bulge after mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 3 answers

I had Liposuction and mini Tummy Tuck a year ago. I now have "dog ears" at the ends of the incisions, and when I sit I get rolls on the my...

Mini Tummy Tuck incision placement? 6 answers

I am 5'2, 105 pounds, and in pretty good shape. I am considering a Mini Tummy Tuck. I think the underlying muscle is ok, it feels firm and I have...

Mini tummy tuck less painful than a full tummy tuck? 10 answers

Is a mini tummy tuck less painful than a full, regular tummy tuck?

Wrinkled skin after Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 4 answers

I had surgery 8 1/2 weeks ago (2/13/09): mini Tummy Tuck with muscle repair (hernia) and Liposuction. The surgeon did not use drains. I started out...

Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction on flanks? 5 answers

I am 77 kg and used to be 117 kg. The excess skin at the bottom of my stomach isn't really visible in this picture, but you can still see my love...

Full tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck for flat belly? 13 answers

I want to make sure I get great results. I want a beautiful flat belly. I want to be able to wear my sexy two piece bikinis again. Which between full...

Upper stomach bulge after Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 2 answers

I had a Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction on the upper stomach. Now, my upper stomach sticks out way further than my lower stomach. Will this go down...

Liposuction or Mini Tummy Tuck for sagging upper abdomen? 12 answers

My wife is scheduled for breast augmentation within the next few months. she also has some left over skin from giving birth to my three lovely...

Swelling and tightness after Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 2 answers

I had a mini tummy tuck (no muscle surgery) and lipo around 6 months ago. I had around 2 kilos of fat removed. Initially, the results were pleasing....

Mini Tummy Tuck without suturing muscles? 4 answers

I've had three children. Although I've been at my pre-pregnancy weight for years now, I still have loose, wrinkled skin under my navel. I've read up...

Internal scarring after Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 2 answers

I had a mini tummy tuck and liposuction, and I'm feeling something like a hard bump right in the center of the scar and a little above it. Is...

Too tight Mini Tummy Tuck results? 2 answers

I had a Mini tummy tuck 7 months ago. My belly button, which wasn't moved, is keeping me tethered over and my muscle, tightened at the bottom, feels...

Is it safe to have multiple surgeries at once? 4 answers

I am having a fibroid removed from my uterus and extended mini tummy tuck and breast implant redo all at the same time. Is it ok to have all 3...

Can a mini tummy tuck remove saggy skin under my belly button? 4 answers

I have very bad stretch marks and while I hate them, the bit that I hate more is the wrinkles and saggy skin under my belly button. I understand a...

Will sutures from Liposuction and Mini Tummy Tuck be visible? 13 answers

I went to a consulation with a plastic surgeon for Liposuction and Mini Tummy Tuck. We also talked about ab suturing but I did not think to ask if...

Mini Tummy Tuck vs Thermage for loose abdominal skin? 3 answers

I am 26 years old and I have a 14-month-old daughter. I am back to my pre-pregnancy weight, but still have a little extra skin around my belly button....

Will "roll" above mini-tummy tuck scar flatten out? 3 answers

I had a mini tummy tuck about 2 1/2 weeks ago. Just above the scar, there seems to be a "roll" the length of the scar. Is this normal? If so...

Mini Tummy Tuck for stretch marks? 2 answers

I developed stretch marks from just bellow my belly button and below after my first pregnancy my skin isn't that loose yet, however, I do have a bit...

Indentation after Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 2 answers

I have an indentation on the left side of my stomach, after having a mini tummy tuck and liposuction on my upper stomach 4 weeks ago. Will this go...

Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction better than Tummy Tuck alone? 12 answers

I had three pregnancies, the last being twins. I weigh 144 pounds and I'm 169cm tall. I am considering a Tummy Tuck and my surgeon suggests a Mini...

Swelling after Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 2 answers

I had a mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 8 days ago and I am still very swollen.The pants I could wear before the surgery are too tight! How long...

Am I a good candidate for a Mini Tummy Tuck or laser for tightening skin? 4 answers

I care a little more about the smoothness of my skin more than stretch marks. (Guess because it would probably be less pricey) also by the suggestions...

Safe to get Mini Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, and Butt Implants at once? 8 answers

I want a Butt Implants, Mini Tummy Tuck, and 2 to 3 inches off of each side of my waistline through Liposuction. Are these safe to get at once? The...

Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck after pregnancy with complications? 4 answers

I had an emergency C section with lots of complications. I had blood transfusions and they discovered clots in both my lungs (I was actually...

Options to correct stomach after Mini Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a Mini Tummy Tuck 6 weeks ago. My belly button looks like a long line and surrounded with loose skin. I also have a bulge over the incision. My...

Procedure to repair torn Mini Tummy Tuck sutures? 2 answers

I'm 12 wks post op mini TT and muscle repair and back to normal, full activity since week 8. At 2 wks post op, I sneezed very hard...

Why do I have a bulge after a mini tummy tuck? 2 answers

I just had a mini tummy tuck three weeks ago. The incision is closing up, and when you view my stomach from the side it is not flat, as the doctor...

Which medications could interfere with recovery after a tummy tuck? 2 answers

Are there any medications that would interfere with my recovery after a tummy tuck? I'm just wondering if I need to temporarily stop using my...

Is there a procedure to pull skin on upper abs? 5 answers

I had a Mini tummy tuck 5 years ago with some Liposuction on my upper abs. My abdominal muscles are in very good shape, however, I now have some...


Would a Mini Tummy Tuck be enough for me? 2 answers

I had Smart Lipo done to remove pockets of fat, as I didn't want to get a tummy tuck done yet because I am still young and do not know if I want more...

Smart Lipo for loose abdomen after Mini Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had Mini Tummy Tuck done 3 months ago. Now, my abs look loose, and it looks like I have cellulite. Will Smart Lipo help with this?

Will moderate lymphodema jeopardise lipo or mini tummy tuck? 8 answers

I would like to consider having the right procedure to remove belly fat. Since having a hysterectomy over 5 years ago I was left with an overhanging...

How to choose between full and mini tummy tuck? 10 answers

I know I want some form of tummy tuck and breast enhancement but I'm not sure if I need a full tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck. How would I know? I'm...

Waiting for full Tummy Tuck after Mini Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

How long should I wait to do a full Tummy Tuck after I had a Mini Tummy Tuck done with unsatisfactory results? My plastic surgeon said I should wait 3...

Liposuction and Mini Tummy Tuck for post-pregnancy abdomen? 7 answers

I am a 36-year-old mother of 4 and have lost approx. 70 pounds over the year. After my 3rd pregnancy, I had some overlapping lower abdominal skin, not...

Is belly button moved during muscle repair revision? 2 answers

I had Mini Tummy Tuck with muscle repair 4 months ago. My belly button was detached from stalk and moved down with skin (I didn't have enough skin to...

Mini Tummy Tuck for stretch marks and piercing scar? 3 answers

I'm 20 years old and I just had a baby about 6 months ago. Before I had her, I had a beautiful stomach--now I hate it. I have ugly stretch marks under...

Can vomiting tear abdominal muscle sutures? 3 answers

I had a mini tummy tuck and liposuction, and 2-3 wks post-op, I became ill, where I was vomiting for a few days. I am 4 weeks post-op, and I remain...

Dent after Mini Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had a mini Tummy Tuck one month ago, and my left side has a dent in it. Will this go away?

Mini vs. Full Tummy Tuck for weight loss patient? 4 answers

I am a 35 year old mom with 3 children. I am very self-conscious of the lax skin on my lower abdomen and can not wear a bikini because of the stretch...

Fixing scar from Mini Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

If the scar is too high, can it be lowered?

Deflated look after Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 2 answers

I had a Mini Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, muscle repair (no drains) 2/13/09. I am 5'6" 118 lbs before and after tx. I am concerned about my results...

Risk of blood clots and infection after Mini Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a Mini tummy tuck (with no lipo) 9 days ago and I was wondering if I'm still at risk for blood clots or infection?

Is Mini Tummy Tuck a better option for a fit patient? 2 answers

I'm 5'9", 145 lbs, and 30 years old. My doctor recommended a Mini tummy tuck for me rather than a full, because my body is long and I am fit. He...


Is it safe to have Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction? 3 answers

I have an appointment for a Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction. Can the doctor perform lipo on my love handles the same session or do I have to do the...

Mini Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, and Liposuction in one surgery? 9 answers

Is it possible to get a breast augmentation, a mini tummy tuck and a bit of Liposuction on my thighs in the same visit? My goal is to reverse signs...

Mini Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, or combination for post-pregnancy tummy? 11 answers

I have had two consultations from reputable surgeons. Doctor A states I do not need a mini tummy tuck and that I should consider liposuction. My...

Thermage vs Full or Mini Tummy Tuck for post-pregnancy tummy? 4 answers

I'm a young (26) healthy mother of 2. I would like to know, will Thermage work to help improve my tummy (at least 40-60%), or would I need a mini or...

Mini tummy tuck for an abdomen pouch? 4 answers

I have two children and had gotten a pouch. I have been doing crunches for several months and still have not flatten my stomach. It's not so huge...

What is the cost of mini tummy tuck? 3 answers

Hi doctors. thakn you so very much for all your great information about tummy tucks. i can't seem to find how much a mini tummy tuck typically costs a...

Mini instead of full Tummy Tuck to avoid scarring? 3 answers

I am wanting a Tummy Tuck (TT) so bad, although I have researched them tremendously, I have came across Mini Tummy Tucks. I am 23 years old and have 2...

Mini or full tummy tuck after pregnancy? 4 answers

Hi I am 5'2" and 110 lbs. I have loose skin and my abs are separated from 2 pregnancies. I was wondering if I would need a full or a mini tummy tuck?

Holding a baby after Mini tummy tuck? 2 answers

I had a Mini tummy tuck a week ago. I have a 10-month-old and I want to know when can I hold her again? My doctor said to be careful if I do hold...

Other Mini tummy tuck methods? 5 answers

I am 23 years old and have 2 kids. I just had my second child 3 months ago. I am done having children. I still have a little weight to lose and I will...

Mini Tummy Tuck after major weight loss? 5 answers

I had a major weight loss in my teens. I'm slender but I have loose fat on my stomach below and above my belly button. Is a mini tummy tuck right for...

Solution for scar tissue after Mini Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I'm 6 months post mini tummy tuck. I'm 5'4", 115 lbs. I went in with flat stomach, just to move belly button lower, and came out with a...

Mini tummy tuck straight after C-section? 4 answers

I've had slack skin since giving birth ten years ago, I'm due to give birth again in January. I haven't gained any extra weight, but I'm thinking of...

Is a Mini Tummy Tuck necessary with lower ab Liposuction? 3 answers

The doctor says I will still have a pooch without Mini Tummy Tuck. I'm confused by this since I see a lot of before/after pics on-line of just...