Orlando Mini Tummy Tuck doctors

B. Pat Pazmino, MD B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
848 Brickell Avenue Suite 820, Miami
83 answers
Thomas Fiala, MD Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
220 East Central Parkway Suite 2020, Altamonte Springs
6 answers
Rigo Mendoza, MD Rigo Mendoza, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
4504 Wishart Place, Tampa
5 answers
Jaime Perez MD Jaime Perez MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
307 S. MacDill Ave, Tampa
3 answers
Armando Soto, MD Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon
7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Suite 100, Orlando
2 answers

Recent Answers

Mini Tummy Tuck or Laser Stretch Mark Removal?

I am trying to find the most effective way to remove my stretch marks which are kind of bad, when I sit I seem to have some loose skin but if I stand it is not so bad. Also if I have laser surgery and wanted to get my stretchmarks removed on my legs stomach and butt would it all be the same price? Around what price would a mini tummy tuck be?

A: Stretch marks

Stretch marks are an unsolved problem.  Laser treatments often make little improvement in them.  A mini tummy tuck only would get rid of a few lower abdominal stretch marks, since it excises relatively little skin.  In my opinion, both of these options are disappointing for stretch mark treatment.

A standard or extended TT gets rid of a lot more stretch marks, since more skin is excised.  This would be preferable, if you have enough skin laxity to do it.

In your case, the photos are a bit dark, and its hard to see exactly how high your stretch marks go.

 

See your local PS to discuss your options.  Good luck!

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
What Exactly is an Extended Mini Tummy Tuck?

Hello, I am 28 and a mother of 5 children I looking into getting a tummy tuck but I want my muscles repaired I was looking into a Mini Tummy tuck and came accross EXTENDED MINI TUMMY TUCK, where the doctor actually does a Full Tummy Tuck but with the small incision like a mini ? I havent had a cosultation yet but I just wanted to if this was heard of or if its something VERY new. Thanks Athen in VA

A: Extended mini?

This isn't a standard term.  I'm not sure what your surgeon means, exactly.

It might mean that he/she is planning a longer skin incision than usual, but only repairing things from the belly-button on down.  Or it might mean something else altogether.

Better clarify that with your surgeon, and ask why this technique would be preferable in your particular case to a standard TT.

 

All the best,

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
I Just Had a Mini Tummy Tuck and my Belly Button Looks Really Low, is It Normal?

I had my tummy tuck 3 days ago, and my belly button is very low, under my waist line. Will it adjust over the time? Thank you,

A: Low belly button after mini TT

This is a problem that can occur if the belly button is not re-shifted back to its correct position with an umbilicoplasty, as in a full TT.  If it doesn't correct with time and relaxation of your skin, you might need to have the surgeon do this at a later stage.  Right now, though, it's too early to tell - give it a couple of months before deciding on this.

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
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