Mini Tummy Tuck

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What is a Mini Tummy Tuck? 44 answers

How is it different than a regular tummy tuck?

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...

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...

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...

Mini Tummy Tuck w/ No Drains 22 answers

I'm planning on having a mini tuck and my PS explained that he doesnt use drains. He wants me to visit him once a week for drainage. Is this common??

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...

I Have Had 2 C-sections I Am Wondering if I Should get a Mini Tummy Tuck or the Slimlipo? 19 answers

I am 23 yrs old i weigh 127 lbs. I have a pouch that I hate severly I do have stretch marks their not horrible but if I turn to the side the kinda...

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...

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?

How is Mini Tummy Tuck Different from Full Tummy Tuck Regarding Anesthesia? 16 answers

When are mini tummy tucks possible without the need of general anesthesia? http://www.pelosimedicalcenter.com/tummytuck_faq.htm

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?

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...

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...

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...

Am I a Good Candidate for Lipo, Full, or Mini Tummy Tuck? 14 answers

Am I a good candidate for lipo, full or mini tummy tuck? I'm 36 years old, and have kids. Thanks!

Mini Tummy Tuck Technique 14 answers

What Happens in a Mini Tummy Tuck Surgery? which Components Are Addressed? I was wondering if tightening the muscle is done during this surgery. In my...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Difference Between Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposculpture? 13 answers

My trouble is my pouch on my tummy and my love handles. secondary- are my jiggly arms. I work out every other day and follow a healthy diet. 5ft 5...

Am I a Candidate for a Mini Abdominoplasty? 13 answers

I'm 5'10, 174 lbs, in great shape. 2-3 years ago, I experienced a dramatic weight loss. I weighed 220 and went all the way down to now, 174....

Am I a Good Candidate for a Mini- Tummy Tuck? (photo) 13 answers

I've had 2 children and my stomach was very tight before then. I'm a fitness instructor so i'm in shape my body fat is in the normal and...

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...

Age 21, Loose Skin on Lower Abs After 55lb Weight Loss - Do I Need to Reach "Ideal" Weight First? 12 answers

Hi. I Am 21 Years Old This Year. Had Lost Around 55 Pounds. Would strive to lose another 10 pounds more to reach my ideal weight although this...

How Much Does a Mini Tummy Tuck Cost? 11 answers

What is the average cost of a mini tummy tuck?

Mini or Full Tummy Tuck - Which is Best for Me? 11 answers

I am getting a tummy tuck next month but would love some opinions. Does my stomach look like a good candidate for a MINI tummy tuck or should I go for...

Am I A Good Candidate for a Mini Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

I am a 40 year old mother of 8 year old twins. I gained 70 lbs. during pregnancy and acquired excess skin and stretch marks in the lower abdomen...


Can Umbilical Hernia and Diastasis Be Fixed Without Floating Belly Button in Mini TT 11 answers

If there is a definite umbilical hernia and need for diastasis repair how does the repair differ with mini vs full tt? Does stalk need to be cut to...

Can I Have Children After a Mini Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

I already have one child, and as i am fairly young, i am not sure if i would want to have more later in life. I just want a mini tummy tuck cuz...

Will a Mini Tummy Tuck Hold Up? 11 answers

I am considering a mini tuck with more plications but will it hold up?

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...

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...

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...

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...

Can I Get Good Results from Liposuction or Mini Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

I Do Not Want the Long Scar from a Tummy Tuck. 5'2", 118 lbs, no stretch marks, skin in relatively good condidtion with only small amount of...

44 Yr Old, No Kids, Relatively Fit - Lipoabdominalplasty or Mini Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

44 yr old female, no children, eat healthy and workout several times a week - but would like to get rid of accumulation of fat around torso (love...

Mini Tummy Tuck - Will I Get a Good Result? 10 answers

My plastic surgeon said he will do a mini tummy tuck on me. Will I have a good result without a full tummy tuck?

Mini Tummy Tuck for Diastasis? 10 answers

I just had twins and my stomach bulges out when I bend over. My doctor tells me I have diastasis. What are the advantages of having a mini tummy tuck...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mini or Full Tummy Tuck? 9 answers

I'm 23 with one kid,& I have a mini tummy tuck scheduled for next month. My doctor said he could remove all my stretch marks with a full tummy...

How to Find out if I Need a Mini or a Full Tummy Tuck? 9 answers

Is there any chance a mother of 3 can have a mini tummy tuck? What is the criteria? I do weight training since I was a teenager and although I think...


Would a Mini TT and Lipo Revise a Previous C-Section? 9 answers

After several consultations with drs, have decided to get Liposuction, + I need a scar revision of my previous c-sect which looks like its becoming a...

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...

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...

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...

Mini Tummy Tuck Vs Thermage for Extra Skin and Stretch Marks (Male) 8 answers

Hi. I'm 24 yeasr old guy. i lost 40 pounds 5 years ago, but now i have 2 problem .1- i have extra skin at my stomach area 2 i have strechmarks on...

Can a Mini Tummy Tuck and Smart Lipo Be Done Under Local Anesthesia? 8 answers

Can a mini tummy tuck and smart lipo be done under local anesthesia.....the doctor said it can be done and would take about 8 hours.....but isnt 8...

Cost of Mini Tuck (Skin Removal Only)? 8 answers

Hi, i am 30, had 3 kids. I am very fit,110lbs and 5'2 work out a lot. My issue is the excess skin under my belly bottom after my 3rd child.I have...

Do I Still Need a Full Tummy Tuck for Excess Skin if my Muscle Are Not Stretched? 8 answers

My problem is adipo I would like to have sucked out and loose skin in the lower stomach area. My adomonial wall is quite structual. I went to a MD and...


How Often is a mini-Tummy Tuck Recommended for Stretch Marks post-baby? 8 answers

Is a full tummy tuck ideally used on patients who have recently lost a lot more weight rather than a patient who gains and looses weight from a...

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...

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...

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...

Mini Tummy Tuck Primarily for Stretch Marks - Am I a Candidate? 7 answers

I've heard that very few women are good candidates for a mini tummy tuck. That being said, I am 30 years old, 5'3" and 122lbs. I am in...

Is a Mini Tummy Tuck the Right Choice? 7 answers

Sorry about the last question and my photos not coming through. I am 32 years old with 3 kids. I weigh 115lbs and I am scheduled for a mini tummy tuck...

Mini Tummy Tuck for Hourglass Shape? 7 answers

In all pictures that I've seen taken after a tummy tuck is performed, the tummy shape doesn't look pretty to me. I've been told twice to...


Can I Get a Mini Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair? 7 answers

With mini tummy tuck, is anyone willing to just fix the skin without touching the muscle? Spoke to my family Dr who said the muscle doesn't need...

Should I Get Full or Mini Tummy Tuck? (Photos) 7 answers

I am 47 years old, I have had 4 children all natural childbirth. I have recently lost close to 30 lbs and now weigh 114 and I am 5'2" tall. I...

Would a Second Mini Tummy Tuck Help with Loose Skin on Upper Stomach? 7 answers

I had a mini tummy tuck 8 years ago. My upper stomach has lose skin. There is a bump or bulge around my belly button. Can a 2nd mini tuck with...

Would I Be a Good Candidate for a Mini Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I have had my children at the young age of 17 and the age of 20.I have stretch marks on my stomach but after losing weight I feel like stomach is...

Would I Be a Good Canidate for a Mini Tuck? (photo) 7 answers

I would like to get rid of my loose skin, the strech marks are below my navel, and i work out an hour a day, my upper abs are in great shape, i feel...

Common Complications for a Diastasis Repair Via Mini-tummy Tuck? 7 answers

Are there any complications caused by a diastasis abdomen condition, and if so, is a mini tummy tuck the only corrective option I have?

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....

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?

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...

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...

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?

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...

What is the Cost of Mini Tummy Tuck? 6 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...

Is It Safe to Have Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction? 6 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...

Is a Mini Tummy Tuck Necessary with Lower Ab Liposuction? 6 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...

What to Do for Small Area of Loose Skin on Tummy? 6 answers

After having 2 kids (NO MORE! IM SOOO DONE!), i have a VERY small area about an inch or two below my belly button of loose skin. The loose skin totals...

Will a Mini Tummy Tuck Get Rid of my Pouchy Tummy? 6 answers

Due to past (teens/early 20's; I'm in my mid-twenties now) weight fluctuations, my stomach has become less than desirable in appearance. While...

Mini or Full Tummy Tuck for Loose Skin on Lower Abdomen? 6 answers

I am 5'5 and weigh 133 lbs. I have found that working out and dieting have helped me maintain my desired weight. However, I'm having a problem...

Should I Get a Mini Tummy Tuck or a Full Tummy Tuck (photo) 6 answers

I am soon looking into a tummy tuck but I do not have all the lose skin allot of other women have but looks like my ab muscles are messed up allot...

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...

Pro Bono Mini Tummy Tuck 5 answers

How Can You Get a Dr. to Perform a Pro Bono Cosmetic Procedure? I'm Desperate!! I want a mini tummy tuck after 4 kids (last 2 were twins), and a...

Mini Tummy Tuck with Umbilicoplasty 5 answers

Okay, I want to know if it's possible to give me a mini tummy tuck w/ umbilicoplasty without touching my muscles??? I have one or two stretch...

Weightloss After Mini Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I am having a mini tt. I have put on about 10 pounds because i had to quit smoking for the surgery. Will this effect my results when I lose this...

What Can I Do Prior to Surgery to Reduce Risks Associated with Mini Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I am 32 years old, had 3 children now 14, 11, and 6. I am finally going through with the surgery I have wanted for 14 years! I am extremely nervous...

Lots of Excess Skin 5 Months Post-Op TT, Should I Have to Pay For Mini TT Revision? 5 answers

I had a full TT in April of this year. I have some poofy skin above the incision line that I'm not happy with. And a dog ear on my right.It looks...

Mini Tummy Tuck or Laser Stretch Mark Removal? 5 answers

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...


Will a Mini Tummy Tuck and Lipo Work for Me? 5 answers

Will a mini tummy tuck and lipo work for me? Not looking for a long scar hip to hip nor a completely flat stomach just improvement on my belly.


Am I a Candidate for Mini Tuck Plus Lipo? (photo) 5 answers

According to one of the surgeon's I consulted, my c-section scar may be too low to remove if he does a full tummy tuck. He can remove the...

What Kind of Abdominoplasty Could Work for Me? (photo) 5 answers

Had twins, now my belly looks like shown. Considering ‘having it fixed’/improved. Not so much concerned about belly’s flatness (or...

How Painfull is a Minni Tummy Tuck Under Local Anesthesia? 5 answers

How Painfull is a Minni Tummy Tuck Under Local Anesthesia?

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...

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...

Will a Mini Tummy Tuck Reduce Stretch Marks? 4 answers

I'm 23 years old and weight 130 lbs., and my height is 5'3. My worries are my stretch marks and I want to know if just a mini tummy tuck will...

Mini Tummy Tuck with Upper Abdominal Muscle Tightening? 4 answers

I saw a well known surgeon who stated I was a great candidate for a mini tummy tuck. He said that he could not only tighten the lower abd, but also...

Can a Mini Tummy Tuck Repair a Vertical C-section Scar? (Photos) 4 answers

I have had two c-sections, both with vertical incisions. The scar seems to be stuck to the muscle, as it causes two bulges on either side. I know I...

26 Year Old Male - Is a Mini Tummy Tuck Best for Me? 4 answers

I am a 26 year old male and i have lost 60 lbs 6 years ago. I've been exercising regularly and has a very active lifestyle. I've been thinking...

Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck - Who Decides? 4 answers

Will the desicison be completely up to me to get a mini tummy tuck or full tummy tuck? I may need a full to be completely flat,but I don't want a...

Is the Scar from a Mini Tummy Tuck Hidden? 4 answers

And does it fade away almost completely?

Does Mini-abdominoplasty Increase Functional Strength? 4 answers

I am a 42 yo female - s/p twin pregnancy 8 years - 5"9 145 lbs. I am scheduled for a consult regarding a breast lift but considering adding on a...

Should I Rent a Hospital Bed for My Mini Tummy Tuck Recovery? 4 answers

Should I rent a hospital bed for my mini tummy tuck recovery? I read somewhere that I should... wanted to get opinions. Thanks!

How Much Does an Apronectomy Cost? 3 answers

I have recently lost 5 stone , i have had a cesarean in the past , and my stomach hangs very low , this makes me feel very depressed and unhappy , i...

Solution for Scar Tissue After Mini Tummy Tuck? 3 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...

Is a Recti Repair and a Panniculectomy Considered a Mini Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

Hello, My insurance is going to pay for me to have a Panniculectomy and Recti Repair surgery. Is this the same thing as a mini tummy tuck or is it a...

What Exactly is an Extended Mini Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

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...

How Far Up Do Mini Tummy Tuck Sutures Go? 3 answers

In a mini tummy tuck, do the sutures finish just before the belly button, or do they finish under the belly button?

Scheduled for Smart Lipo and Mini Tummy Tuck 7/21, 1 answer

I am quite active and after having 2 children, I am satisifed and feel that I am completely done having more. I have alot of excess skin and even...

When is the Tupler Technique as effective as Mini-tummy Tuck? 1 answer

How often does the Tupler technique have such a significant impact that patients wouldn't need a mini tummy tuck? or How often do you hear of...
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