Austin Mini Tummy Tuck doctors

	Suresh Koneru, MD San Antonio Plastic Surgeon 423 Treeline Park Ste 300, San Antonio		1 answer
	Randy J. Buckspan, MD Austin Plastic Surgeon 630 W. 34th Street Ste 201, Austin		1 answer
	Wilberto Cortes, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 5000 Westheimer Suite #602, Houston
	Mario Diana, MD San Antonio Plastic Surgeon 19234 Stonehue Suite 101, San Antonio
	William H. Gorman, MD Austin Plastic Surgeon 3003 Bee Caves Rd Ste 203, Austin

Recent Answers

Standard vs Mini Tummy Tuck? Worried About Scarring and Stretch Marks. Im a 20 year old mother of one (14months old). Im still a somewhat petite girl, 5'5" 125 lbs. My main issue with my stomach is the stretch marks, so Id like to lose as many of those as possible. I am, however, worried about a large scar or a really low, flat belly button.

A: Getting Rid of Stretch Marks

It is hard to see the location of your stretch marks from the photo you submitted. Generally speaking to get rid of stretch marks you will need a full abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). A mini-tummy tuck is really only good for reducing the fat thickness and removing a small amount of skin.

Suresh Koneru, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

Mini Tummy Tuck Incision Placement? 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 very little remaining fat on my stomach. It looks firm and tight when I stand up straight but when I bend over, my stomach sags terribly. The skin on my lower abdomen has a very soft and loose feel to it. I am very self conscious of this, as I was in excellent shape prior to having my second child. My concern is that I don't want to wind up with a huge visible scar. Can the incision be placed low enough that it is mostly camoflauged in the line of pubic hair?

A: Mini Tummy Tuck Incision

A mini tummy tuck usually means a short low scar. Through this, the muscle could also be tightened and fat suctioned, if needed. Because of the short scar, the amount of skin that can be removed and thus tightened is limited. But, if you just need a little tightening a mini tummy tuck would be perfect. Your doctor will be able to tell you what you need and show you the location and length of the scar.

Randy J. Buckspan, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon