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

asked 1 year ago by calisa in South Florida
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 262 times
Tags: age 25-34, pouch

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 continued weight loss/exercise will be my first course of action, I'm almost positive that surgery will still be indicated. I'm very, very uncomfortable with the prospect of the full TT scar. I'm more comfortable with the idea of a mini TT or liposuction. My question is whether you might offer your thoughts on how you would treat such an area.

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

You need a full TT

Based on yoiur photos, you do need a full TT to get the best result. There are hardly any patients who truly qualify for a mini if they honestly want the best result. The scars aren't that different between the two anyway. You could also do some flank lipo at the same time to reduce the muffin top area.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Mini or full tummy tuck?

Thank you for the question and picture. Although your concern about the tummy tub scar is understandable, it is the only procedure that will give you a predictable asthetically pleasing results. A few words of caution for patients contemplating tummy tuck surgery may be in order: 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... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Mini tummy tuck to get rid of abdominal bulging

A mini 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 tummy tucks on patients of all shapes sizes and walks of life. We strongly feel that has no to patients are like, every tummy tuck should also be unique. When we first meet the patient, we spent a great deal of time talking about understand what their concerns are and learn their aesthetic goals. We then follow... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

Mini vs full tummy tuck

Without an exam it is difficult to tell for sure, but my experience has been that most patients will benefit mroe form a full tummy tuck than a mini.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mini versus full tummy tuck

As Dr. Rand has advised, I believe your best results would be achieved wth a full tummy tuck but would recommend an evaluation for a final recommendation. SEE the video in the website link below for a discription of the differences.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Full Tummy Tuck is probably a better option

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. Given your picture, although you still need a consultation, I... more

Jason Brett Lichten, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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