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Mini or Full Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy?

asked 2 years ago by mommy818 in 98233
Latest answer by Jaime Perez MD
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Tags: female, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, after pregnancy, abs, loose, skin

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?

10 answers to Mini or Full Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy?

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Mini vs Full Tummy Tuck

In order to determaine which procedure will give you the best results I would recommend you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in the tummy tuck procedure. Best of luck to you.
Jaime Perez MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Full tummy tuck vs. mini tummy tuck...

To determine whether you need a full tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck, you really need to have a consultation with a plastic surgeon. If you do not have a lot of loose skin then you might only need a mini tummy tuck. Mini tummy tuck is performed on patients who require only minimal skin and fat removal below the belly button. The procedure requires a shorter abdominal incision and the belly button does not need to be repositioned. Meanwhile a full tummy tuck... more
Shain A. Cuber, MD

Marlboro Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck

Only upon consultation and evaluation would I be able to answer your questions. Consult with an experience board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Upon examination, your surgeon will be able to recommend the procedures which would best address your specific concerns. Best wishes!
Christine Sullivan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Mini or full tummy tuck

Thanks for the picture but it is hard to tell from that one view what you would need.  A full tummy tuck will remove skin from the umbilicus down to the pubis and tighten the muscles above and below the umbilicus.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Mini or full tummy tuck?

The simple answer is that you need to have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine which technique is right for you. For most women, a full tummy tuck is a better option. Although there may be longer scars, you are able to address loose skin of the upper and lower abdomen and the belly button tends to stay in a more normal anatomic location than with a mini tummy tuck which may lower it.   Even for your picture, which shows minimal excess skin, I... more
Jason Brett Lichten, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Choosing the best tummy tuck approach

An experienced and talented surgeon will carefully assess a patient's anatomy to determine an ideal surgical approach for a beautiful and lasting result.  There are many forms of tummy tucks, not just a mini and full, in fact there is a whole continuum.  In our practice I fin it imperative that I determine which part of abdominal anatomy needs correction, whether it is fatty layer only, muscle layer, the extent of muscle layer correction required, skin quality and quantity,... more
Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Mini vs. full tummy tuck

In order to achieve a better result, I would recommend getting a standard full tummy tuck. A standard tummy tuck will involve repairing the rectus muscles that have been stretched during pregnancy and removing the loose skin and extra tissue. You will benefit from this procedure compared to a mini that involves only removing skin and tissue below the belly button area.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Mini tummy tuck vs maxi results

The appearance of your profile suggests that you have weakness between the rectus (6pack) muscles, which extends above the belly button. A mini tummy tuck involves tightening the muscle weakness up to the belly button as well as removing excess skin. The major tummy tuck will do that, as well as reshape your belly button and tighten the muscles up to the rib cage. The trade-off is a slightly longer scar. I've seen a number of women who had mini-tummy tucks, elsewhere, in their 30's and... more
Lavinia Chong, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Mini or full tummy tuck after pregnancy

In your case, I would seriously recommend a full abdominoplasty. I modified your photograph to illustrate the following points but cannot figure out how to upload it as part of my answer. Essentially, you have a good result now. But, it is clear that you have laxity (Medicalese for poofiness - poochiness etc) BOTH above and below your belly button. Normally the toned tummy has an "in" curve above the belly button and an out below. A MINI TT will NOT tighten the muscles above... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Mini tummy tuck should be more than adequate.

It appears, from this view, that you are in excellent shape. Many patients would be quite pleased to have the outcome your currently have. However, it is difficult to ascertain from this limited exam. You might do well with liposuction alone. It is my opinion that you could achieve an excellent response with a mini tummy tuck. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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