Mini Tummy Tuck Without Suturing Muscles?
asked 3 years ago by bellydancemom in Sacramento
Latest answer by Brooke R. Seckel, MD
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I've had three children. Although I've been at my pre-pregnancy weight for years now, I still have loose, wrinkled skin under my navel. I've read up on the mini tummy tucks but I don't like the bit about messing with the muscles. My muscles are fine and I don't have any excess fat. It's just my loose, stretched skin that bothers me. Can a mini-tuck be done without the sutures on the muscles, or is there another skin tightening procedure that just removes excess skin?
4 answers to Mini Tummy Tuck Without Suturing Muscles?
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Mini tummy tuck does not usually involve tightening muscles
It is very unusual to tighten muscles during a mini tummy tuck. The reason is that if the lower abdominal muscles are tightened without tightening the upper abdominal muscles (as is done in a full tummy tuck) then there is often an unsightly bulge in the upper abdomen because the upper muscles rae still lax.
Be sure to discuss this with your surgeon. It is unlikely that he/she will recommend muscle tightening during a mini tummy tuck.
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Mini-tummy tuck
Each surgery is personalized by the condition and anatomy of the patient. If your muscle are in good shape and you just have loose skin, then only the loose skin would probably need to be treated..simple enough.
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Plastic surgeons are like chinese menus!
Plastic surgeons are like chinese menus! We can perform one from column A and one from column B. As a resident I was trained to be flexible and creative. The different components of the procedure can be done as unique entities. In your place, just removing the excess skin makes the procedure easier, safer and less painful. Go For It!
Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Skin only mini, hybrid, or full abdominiplasty?
Yes, we would call that a "skin-only mini abdominoplasty." However, I would caution you about this procedure, given your history. I would highly advise that you follow the recommendations of your surgeon in regards to the status of your muscle. I can assure you that if the muscles are separated, you will clearly be disappointed with the results of the procedure.
There are many reports in the blogs of patients who were bad candidates for a skin-only procedure and have been...
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon