Mini Tummy Tuck: Q&A
Ask a QuestionFull Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck for Flat Belly?
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 tummy tuck and mini tummy tuck should I get done? I am 5'3 and I weigh 113 lbs.
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laleiggt6
in lawrence, MA
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Full tummy tuck
Based solely on your photograph, it looks like you would probably benefit the most from a full tummy tuck.
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Mini vs. Full Tummy Tuck
It is impossible to give recommendations without a formal physical assessment/exam of your belly. Having said that, I would like recommend a full tummy tuck especially to correct the post-pregnancy changes. After multiple pregnancies, l'd likely recommend a full abdominplasty with liposuction of the waist. A tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure. A tummy tuck can be an effective tool for shaping and sculpting the body for...
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Mini vs. full abdoominoplasty
In looking at your photos I would tend to believe a full tummy tuck would be the better procedure for your shape. It is always difficult to judge the looseness of skin and laxity of the muscle support for the abdomen without examining you..Laxity above the umbilicus as well as below would best be improved with imbrication of the muscles in a complete fashion. Advancement of the skin inferiorly would firm up the abdomen that a mini tummy tuck could not offer...
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Deciding between a full and a mini 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.
From your picture, I would agree that a full tummy tuck will...
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Great Results
Realistic expectations is one of the key elements of a happy patient. A "Bikini Tummy Tuck" will optimize your results recreating your pre-baby tummy contour, and one of the best belly buttons money can buy. Damaged skin (stretch marks) above the belly button will improve to some degree , but will still remain.
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Full tummy tuck will give the best result.
Thank you for your photos. They clearly show your optimal result would come from a full abdominoplasty. This would allow removal of the skin and fat from just above your belly button down to the top of your pubic hair. The muscles could be tightened so the "foundation" of your abdomen is flat and then the remaining skin above your belly button would be pulled downwards, smoothing and tightening it and your mons would be pulled upward for a total rejuvenation...
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Ideal choice for the tummy tuck
It is imperative that your surgeon thoroughly discuss with you pro's and con's of each option. Tummy tuck surgery has many different variants, and it is important that the surgeon study your individual anatomy and design the ideal procedure for you. It takes significant experience and talent to be able to do that.
In your particular case you would be and ideal candidate for a full tummy tuck, especially in view of your stated desire for a maximum result...
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Good candidate for Full (Standard) Tummy Tuck
Based on the pictures you provided, you are an ideal candidate for a full (standard) tummy tuck procedure. Make sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your best possible options. However, there is a big difference between a mini vs full tummy tuck.
The benefits of a full tummy tuck is it involves removal of excess loose and stretched skin and muscle repair of the rectus muscles stretched from pregnancy. Most of your stretch marks may be removed or can be...
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Full Abdominoplasty will fix your problem
You need a full abdominoplasty with umbilical transposition, that will fix all of your problems. The most visible scar (the only visible, is you wear a two pieces suit) is the umbilical scar. When choosing your surgeon be sure you talk about this, it will be good if you see some pictures of the final belly button result. You have the potential to obtain an excellent result, the most important factor to obtain it, is your plastic surgeon choice. Being board certified by the American Board...
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Tummy tuck (mini vs Full).
You are an excellent candidate from your weight standpoint. I believe you would get the superior result with a full tummy tuck.
My primary concern is your expectations. Your belly will be flat, loose skin eliminated, muscle repaired, and midsection contoured. However, you will continue to have stretch marks both above and below your new umbilicus. IF this concerns you then you should not undergo the procecxdure.
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