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Am I a Candidate for a Mini Abdominoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by Encino in Encino, CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: male, 170-189 lbs, 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in, after weight loss, candidate

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. I'm very satisfied with how much I've lost, however, I now have excess skin around my abdomin area. I work out every other day (I have a six pack, however, its not visible due to excess skin :( ) Please let me hear your thoughts. I think I have skin than fat. Is there a procedure for just ridding excess skin? Thank you

13 answers to Am I a Candidate for a Mini Abdominoplasty?

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Mini or full tummy tuck?

Congratulation on the weight loss results you have achieved! In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present consultation. For example, the area of skin excised is quite small. The abdominal wall musculature is addressed below the umbilicus leaving the upper number wall... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Mini Abdominoplasty vs. Full Tummy Tuck

It sounds like you do have mostly excess skin and not fat. It also sound like the muscle/fascia of your abdominal wall is tight. If the excess skin is only below your belly button then this can be tightened with a mini tummy tuck. If the skin above the belly button is also loose and sagging, then a full tummy tuck with relocation of the belly button would be required to tighten the skin of the entire abdominal wall. A full tummy tuck often also involves tightening the muscle/fascia layer as... more
Max Polo, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck after dramatic weight loss

A tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure that can create a more contoured abdomen, a tight waist and a beautiful figure. In our Miami practice, we have performed the surgery on a wide variety of patients. Patients who have experienced significant weight loss can be great candidates for body contouring. Your best bet is to work with a plastic surgeon who is very experienced in liposuction, abdominoplasty, and body contouring techniques. They will be able to discuss your concerns... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Mini or Full tummy tuck in male

From the look of things, I would likely recommend a skin only full tummy tuck to correct the loose skin,
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Mini or full abdominoplasty

It appears based on your pictures that you would be a candidate for a full tummy tuck to treat the excess skin above and below your umbilicus.
Samer W. Cabbabe, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
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Mini tummy tuck

It is hard to say which procedure would benefit you the most.  If you are a candidate for a full tummy tuck, you will have a longer incision than a mini-tummy tuck.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Candidate for Miin-Abdominoplasty

A mini abdominoplasty is for those folks with a little bit of skin in the area between the umbilicus and pubis.  It does not "move" the umbilicus.  By definition, it does not address the muscles underneath.  Hard to say from the photo, but I think you may have too much soft tissue to be handled by just a mini-abdominoplasty.  A full abdominoplasty may e a better choice for you. Make sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. ... more
Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Mini vs. full tummy tuck

Based on your photos alone, you may be a candidate for a full tummy tuck which involves more skin removal and muscle tightening than a mini-tummy tuck.  This would be easy to determine if I were able to examine you in person, but based on your weight loss history and photos I would imagine you would have a better overall result with a full tummy tuck.  The resulting scar actually isn't much longer than a mini-tummy tuck scar.  I recommend consulting with one or more... more
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Mini tummy tuck

Yes, it looks like you would be an excellent candidate for a small reuctio in the excess ski that you have. With this type of procedure, the scar is much shorter, recovery less.
Edward J. Domanskis, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Mini-abdominoplasty = mini results

Trying to do short scar procedures when the skin excess extends beyond the pubic triangle will result in lateral bulges or "dog ears" which will then need longer scars to resolve and you will come full circle back to a full length incision. "Mini" procedures make great marketing pitches but usually lead to disappointing results.
Marcel Daniels, MD

Long Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Male abdominoplasty.

With your weight loss you would gain from an abdominoplasty , a full one would be needed because there is more skin there than you realize. The mini abdominoplasty is occasionally possible in some people but probable not in your case based on the photo.
Walter D. Gracia, MD

Arlington Plastic Surgeon
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Candidate for a Mini Abdominoplasty

From the posted photo I think you could achieve an improvement with an extended scar min abdominalplasty + upper abdominal Smart Lipo. Seek in person evaluations from boarded surgeons in your area. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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You need a full TT without the muscle part

Without examining you it is impossible to say for sure but with your excellent weight loss you would be better with a full TT to remove all the loose lower abdominal skin.  You probably don't need a muscle tightening either.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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