How Important is the Elasticity and the Tone of my Skin if I Want a Mini Tummy Tuck?

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Latest answer by Rondi Kathleen Walker, MD
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Tags: abdomen, belly, candidate, elasticity, recommendation, skin tone

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5 answers to How Important is the Elasticity and the Tone of my Skin if I Want a Mini Tummy Tuck?

Choice between mini and full tummy tucks is not based on skin elasticity

The choice between these two operations is absolutely not made based on differences in skin elasticity. It is based on what is happening above the umbilicus. In 95+% of postpregnancy tummies, there are issues above the umbilicus in terms of muscle laxity and skin excess so all of these folks need a full TT. The mini TT (though everybody wants to think that's all they need!) is extremely rare when advised by a well trained plastic surgeon. The problem is that... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Elasticity of the skin and mini vs. full tummy tucks

The elasticity of the skin is not what determines whether a patient needs a full or mini-tummy tuck. The decision is based on the separation of the abdominal muscles (rectus muscles) and the amount of excess skin above the umbilicus. Most women have separation of their abdominal muscles after pregnancy above and below the umbilicus, as well as some skin laxity. Patients who are true candidates for a mini- abdominoplasty are those who have no excess skin above... more

Rondi Kathleen Walker, MD
Washington Plastic Surgeon

Elasticity and minituck

Elasticity of the skin is an important criterion for a good result in all cosmetic. Surgeries. The minitu k is designed to correct stretching under the umbilicus. Not every woman who gives birth needs a full abdominoplasty. The critical thing is to perform the right operation for the right patient.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Importance of Skin Tone and Elasticity for Good Results with a Mini Tummy Tuck?

A great skin elasticity and tone are beneficial in general but are NOT important determinants is the success of a Mini Tummy Tuck. A Mini Tummy Tuck produces nice results in a VERY LIMITED GROUP OF WOMEN; only in those who have a limited amount of loose tummy skin limited to only the skin below the belly button and who do not have a muscle separation. That rules out most women who delivered a good size baby. A Mini Tummy Tuck uses an incision larger than a C-section to remove the loose skin... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Mini or full tummy tuck?

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 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... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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