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Full Tt or Mini Tt? (photo)

I have been to 3 surgeons for a tt consult. 2 of these docs recommend full tt. The doc i was most comfortable with says i do not need a full tt and recommends mini tt with lipo of flanks and epigastrum. i am 5"10, 150lbs and have no stretch marks at all workout 5x a week. I have had lipo yrs ago. I want my stomach to be tight and flat and area below cc section scar tightened as well. i would rather have mini tt bc smaller scar but want to be happy w result. any suggestions?

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Full Tt or Mini Tt?

The posted photo has severe shadowing so is of no use! But you answered your own question. " I want my stomach to be tight and flat..", this can ONLY be achieved via a full TT with muscle repair from xiphoid to pubis. Regards

Full or Mini Tummy Tuck

You are not a clear case for either surgery, however, from your photos you can see that you have excess skin above your abdomen. This will not be addressed with a mini TT. There is one option you did not mention - a floating belly button. This is somewhat of an in-between procedure with scarring similar to the full TT, and it will lower the belly button somewhat. No surgeon can tell you without an in-person exam. But a mini is unlikely to do you much good. Best of luck, Vincent... more

Full vs. Mini?

Very few patients benefit from a mini abdominoplasty, since most women notice some muscle weakness or laxity above their belly button. If you are one of the fortunate ladies that has tight muscles above the belly button then a " mini" may be acceptable to you. Be sure that you completely relax your abdomen during your examination.

Full vs Mini

I agree with the other distinguished surgeons that a full abdominoplasty will give you the look you desire. You have to be willing to accept the trade off of a longer incision for the result you desire vs a shorter incision and a result that will not meet your expectations. Dr. ES

TT or MiniTT

Hello, thank you for the details and the photo you provided. Howevere, i still the final decision will be appropriate and final with proper assesment and examinations, manily examining the presence for any divercation or any muscle weakness. The last details will help a lot, as if there is any recti divercation or muscle weakness, the mini-TT will not make you happy. Most likely, you need full TT considering the pregnancies ?! you had, which usually cause significant damage and... more

Full tummy tuck more surgery

Based on your photos I think you can achieve good results from a mini tummy tuck with some laser assisted liposuction. This works well if there is no upper abdominal looseness in the akin and no need to tighten the upper abdominal muscles. Good luck

Full or mini tummy tuck??

Thank you for the question. It appears from the photo that you have excess skin above the belly button in this case and in order to for your stomach to be tight and flat I think a full tummy tuck will give you the best result. The scar of the full TT should not be that much longer than the mini TT. Good luck ..

Full or mini tummy tuck

From the photo I think that a full tummy tuck would give you the best results. Pictures can be a littel deceiving though, so a good examination is needed. In general, the tighter and flatter you want, the more surgery and longet scars you will need.

Mini vs full tummy tuck

While you may be a good candidate for a mini abdominoplasty, it's difficult to tell with the picture you have posted. In general, a Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty (full tummy tuck) will remove all the skin below the umbilicus. This will generally give you the most dramatic and flat results. Best of luck.

Full TT or mini TT?

It is difficult to give you a recommendation without examining you in person. In general, full TT is a more powerful procedure and give a better contour ; it can correct excess skin and fat and laxity of muscle in both the upper and lower abdomen. If you have excess skin and laxity in the upper abdomen, a full tummy tuck would give a better result. However, if you do not have much excess skin and trying to keep the TT scar low (hidden in the bikini area), you may need a lower... more

Mini or Full Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question and picture. Based on your photograph, I can see why you have received different opinions. Unfortunately, without the Benefit of direct examination ( for example seeing your abdomen in different positions and evaluating any abdominal wall muscle laxity present), it is not possible to give you precise advice. However, I think you have a good understanding of the potential trade-offs to be considered ( based on the final sentence in your... more

A full tummy tuck is likely your best option.

Thank you for your question and the photos. A full tummy tuck is likely your best option. I think you would be disappointed with a lesser procedure. To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps.

Very few women benefit by a mini tummy tuck.

Hi. 1) You will not be happy with a mini tummy tuck, even though it sounds appealing. Your upper abdomen will look even looser, because your lower abdomen will be tight. 2) Your navel is pretty high, so you probably are a good candidate for a floating belly button type of full abdominoplasty.

Full or mini TT?

The photo that you submitted isn't very helpful because of the shadows; it would also be helpful if you showed a side view. However, I have found that when a patietn needs a tummy tuck, then a full TT is the procedure of choice. The scar is not much longer but the resuts are usually much better. Good luck!

Full tummy tuck versus mini

It's hard to determine without actually seeing you. A full tummy tuck will allow your entire abdomen to be flat from top to bottom while a mini will only concentrate on the area below your belly button. see video

Probably a full tummy tuck

It is impossible to say for sure, but in my experience of doing this for over 30 years, full tummy tucks give a much better result than minis. You have stretched out your muscles both above and below the belly button and a full tummy give a better muscle tightening. Minis are for tiny little poochie lower abdomens -- not women who have had kids.

Full or mini tummy tuck?

Every surgeon reccomends what works best in his or her hands. Your photo is not the best, but I will side with the mini reccomendation including lipo of upper abdomen and waist/flanks. Dr Foster

Would You Like A Mini TT or a Good Result?

The question,"Doctor do I really need a full tummy tuck or can I get away with a mini?", is one of the most common inquiries that I hear. Of course nobody wants a long scar if they think a shorter scar is possible! In my experience however, most patients interested in improving the shape and size of their waistline will require a complete tummy tuck, combined with appropriate liposuction to achieve the result they desire.Patients have to realize that a mini tuck is basically just a... more