Mini Tummy Tuck

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What is a Mini Tummy Tuck? 44 answers

How is it different than a regular tummy tuck?
before comparison technique

Liposuction Vs Mini Tummy Tuck? 36 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...
before comparison

Mini Tummy Tuck Incision Placement? 33 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...
incision

Mini Tummy Tuck for a Few Inches of Loose Skin? 29 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...
before loose

Full Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck for Flat Belly? 23 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...
belly abdomen before flat

Redo Mini Tummy Tuck to Correct Upper Abdominal Area? 20 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...
after

Mini Tummy Tuck Possible if Full TT out Due to Gall Bladder Surgery? 20 answers

I had my Gallbladder removed several years back after 3 c-sections. Anyway, I tried to get a TT but I was told a full tummy tuck wasn't for me due to...
abdomen before gall bladder surgery scar

Umbilicoplasty for Removing Excess Skin Above Belly Button? 19 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 from...
after

Smart Lipo or Mini-tummy Tuck? 18 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...
pooch abdomen before

Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction Final Results? 18 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...
after

Disappointed in the Results of Mini Tummy Tuck - looking for Advice 17 answers

I had a mini tummy tuck with lipo and the lower muscles tightned on March 3rd. I am 17 days post op and still wearing my compression garment. I was...
after female loose skin results unhappy

Is a Mini Tummy Tuck Necessary or Will Liposuction Do? 16 answers

I had a baby via c-section 5 months ago, I am debating whether I need a Mini Tummy Tuck of will Liposuction just do it?
after pregnancy c-section abdomen before

Worried About Belly Button After Mini Tummy Tuck 15 answers

I just had my mini TT about 2 wks ago. All went fine. The pain was less than during a c-section. I'm worried about the way the belly button looks. ...
recovery healing belly button after female

Mini Tummy Tuck Less Painful Than a Full Tummy Tuck? 15 answers

Is a mini tummy tuck less painful than a full, regular tummy tuck?
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Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction Better Than Tummy Tuck Alone? 14 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...
after pregnancy skin before female loose

Worried About Lumpy Tummy and Excess Skin After Tummy Tuck with Liposuction 14 answers

I am having a mini tummy tuck with lower ab tightening and lipo of the rest of my abdomen, I am super worried I will end up lumpy of with loose skin...
before female abdomen lumps excess skin worried post-pregnancy

Do I Need a Mini Tummy Tuck or a Liposuction? 14 answers

Im 27 years old, 5'1, small built and my ideal weight is 105 lbs, after my 2nd baby my belly blew up and gotten stretch marks that i never had...
before age 25-34 female post-pregnancy stretch marks comparison

Mini Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, or Combination for Post-pregnancy Tummy? 13 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...
after pregnancy skin c-section abdomen before loose

Mini Tummy Tuck or Laser Lipo (Smart Lipo) ? 13 answers

I'm about 15 to 20 lbs over weight since I had my son and for the past year I've been eating healthy and exercising and nothing seems to...
before female options excess skin weight loss

Full Tummy Tuck or Mini? 13 answers

I am a 25 year old mother of one who before having my daughter was quite confident and happy with my body. During pregnancy I noticed stretch marks,...
before age 25-34 female choices

Will I Get Good Results with a Mini Tummy Tuck? 13 answers

I was prepared for the stretch marks from pregnancy, but not the sagging skin and permanent "muffin top" look that I have when wearing...
before female candidate

Can Belly Button Be Repaired During Mini Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

I believe I'm a good candidate for mini abdominoplasty. I've only had one child (I only gained 30 pounds of fat, which I've mostly lost) and don't...
after pregnancy pooch lower abs belly button before female

How Much Does a Mini Tummy Tuck Cost? 11 answers

What is the average cost of a mini tummy tuck?
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Wrinkled Skin After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 11 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...
wrinkles after post-op

Can a Mini Tummy Tuck Remove Saggy Skin Under my Belly Button? 10 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...
lower abdomen before sagging

Safe to Get Mini Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, and Butt Implants at Once? 10 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...
buttocks safety abdomen before

Mini Tummy Tuck for an Abdomen Pouch? 10 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...
abdomen before

1 Week Post-op Mini Tummy Tuck. Firm, Hard Feeling in Stomach - Normal? 10 answers

I am a week post op from a mini tummy tuck where my plastic surgeon tightened my lower abs and did lipo of my public area. My incision runs from hip...
after hard normal

Am I a Candidate for a Mini Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

I have a horizontal scar under my bellybutton. The scar itself is not the issue so much as the fat that hangs over it. I'm not fat but the scar...
before female scar horizontal candidate

Mini or Full Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy? 9 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?
after pregnancy abs skin before female loose 110-129 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in

Bulging Upper Abs After Mini Tummy Tuck 9 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...
side effects after

Dog Ears, Side Rolls, and Bulge After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 9 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...
after

Am I a Good Candidate for a Mini Tummy Tuck or Laser for Tightening Skin? 9 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...
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Standard vs Mini Tummy Tuck? Worried About Scarring and Stretch Marks. 9 answers

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...
before age 18-24 female scar stretch marks comparison technique

Am I a Good Candidate for a Mini Tuck? 9 answers

I hate the pouch that my hysterectomy left - the scar is not so bad. With age and weight up and down (though never a heavy person) I have loose skin...
before female c-section scar candidate options

Is Muscle Repair Included in Mini Tummy Tucks? 9 answers

If I would like a mini tummy tuck, will my muscles get repaired also? I hear it's usually below the naval only. I have checked to see how far apart...
abdomen before

Mini Tummy Tuck After Major Weight Loss? 9 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...
weight loss fat abdomen before loose

Mini Tummy Tuck for Stretch Marks and Piercing Scar? 8 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...
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Mini Tummy Tuck - Effective? 8 answers

I'm a 38 yr old mother of three- all under the age of five. I delivered a singleton and twins via c-section. I have an excess of skin below my...
before age 35-44 effective results

Mini Tummy Tuck Straight After C-section? 8 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...
pregnancy skin abdomen before female loose

Is There a Procedure to Pull Skin on Upper Abs? 8 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...
after loose

Exercise After Mini Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

How soon can I exercise after having a mini tummy tuck? I enjoy running and wondered how long I'd have to wait to return to this. What exercises can...
exercise after

When Do You See Results After a Mini Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

I am 39 years old, am 5ft 2in tall and weigh 100 pounds and after 3 c-sections (third was vertical) had a lot of loose skin around the bikini line and...
abdomen after

Crinkly Skin over Belly Button After Mini Tummy Tuck 7 answers

I had a mini t.tuck ,i still have crinkly skin over the belly button,protrusion under the belly button,one can grab handfuls of flesh,it really...
after female belly button loose skin

Too Tight Mini Tummy Tuck Results? 7 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...
after

Is It Safe to Have Multiple Surgeries at Once? 7 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...
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Options to Correct Stomach After Mini Tummy Tuck? 7 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...
stomach revision abdomen after

Other Mini Tummy Tuck Methods? 7 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...
belly skin before female age 18-24 tightening loose

Would a Mini Tummy Tuck Be Enough for Me? 7 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...
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Mini Tummy Tuck Better for Stretch Marks on Lower Abdomen? 7 answers

I wonder if mini tummytuck is a better option for stretch marks/loose skin on lower abdomen? My upper abdominal muscles are tight, the only loose skin...

Mini Tummy Tuck Vs Thermage for Loose Abdominal Skin? 6 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....
skin abdomen before loose

Mini Tummy Tuck to Avoid Major Scarring? 6 answers

I'm 40 with 2 kids, 5'2", 120 lbs. Nervous about a Full Tummy Tuck because of the scarring, would I get decent results from a Mini Tummy Tuck?
after pregnancy scar before male age 35-44 110-129 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in

Mini Tummy Tuck for Stretch Marks? 6 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...
stretch marks belly belly button before

Will "Roll" Above Mini-tummy Tuck Scar Flatten Out? 6 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...
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Can Vomiting Tear Abdominal Muscle Sutures? 6 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...
swelling abdomen stitches after

Is Mini Tummy Tuck Less Risky? 6 answers

I'm going in for a mini tummy tuck in a few days. I'm 5'4, 112 pounds, and I want a less invasive surgery. Will a mini be less risky than that of...
risk abdomen before female 110-129 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in

Procedure to Repair Torn Mini Tummy Tuck Sutures? 6 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...
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Smart Lipo for Loose Abdomen After Mini Tummy Tuck? 6 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?
cellulite abdomen before loose

Why Do I Have a Bulge After a Mini Tummy Tuck? 6 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...
after

Loose Skin After SmartLipo - Is a Mini Tummy Tuck my Best Option? 6 answers

Hello, Had smartlipo on flanks and upper/lower abs. Satisfied except for loose skin. I am 25 years old, around 10% body fat or less. I have a bit of...
after age 25-34 male flanks lower abs skin upper abs loose excess

Will a Mini Tummy Tuck Help Loose Skin Above Navel? 6 answers

Can you get a mini tummy tuck without having any loose skin, and my second question is will the mini tummy tuck remove all the skin from the navel...
stretch marks before loose

Swelling After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 5 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...
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Upper Stomach Bulge After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 5 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...
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Indentation After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 5 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...
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Internal Scarring After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 5 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...
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Is Mini Tummy Tuck a Better Option for a Fit Patient? 5 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...
belly before

Which Medications Could Interfere with Recovery After a Tummy Tuck? 5 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...
recovery medication after

Bulging Muscle Above my Navel? 5 answers

I had a mini tummy tuck with muscle repair from the rib cage all the way down to the pubic bone 4 weeks ago. From day one I noticed a bulge above my...
after belly button muscle bulging

How Should I Massage Mini Tummy Tuck Scar? 4 answers

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Swelling and Tightness After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 4 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....
side effects after

Deflated Look After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 4 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...
fat reduction after

Avelar Technique Mini Tummy Tuck Vs. Traditional Mini Tuck 4 answers

I can you please tell me the difference between these. I have had 3 babies in 4 years....18 years ago. I am 110 lbs 5'tall. I'm about 6 lbs more than...
avelar before comparison age 45-54 110-129 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in

Bulge Above Mini Tummy Tuck Scar - Can This Be Fixed? 4 answers

After having 2 kids, my body completely changed and decided I needed a tummy tuck :-( I had mini tummy tuck 5 months ago, and there has always been a...
after female bulging scar

Is Belly Button Moved During Muscle Repair Revision? 4 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...
belly button before muscle

Dent After Mini Tummy Tuck 4 answers

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