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Mini or Full Tummy Tuck? (photo)
Ok I am resubmitting my question because I didn't give the doctors enough info or pictures:)(and I could not update my other one) I have 3 boys all kids were a little over 6 lbs I work out like crazy trying to get a flat tummy and I am getting no wear fast I have already had lipo on my upper and lower abs and other areas. Although I don't have the extra skin I am thinking of getting a tummy tuck any insight you be great thank you for your time :)
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Sandra11500
in Escondido, CA
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Full tummy tuck for a flat tummy
You might be able to get by with a limited tummy tuck but you may also be disappointed if you don't get the results you were hoping for. A full tummy tuck is your best bet for a flat tummy and to remove the extra skin, fat and fix the laxity. 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.
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Mini vs Full tummy tuck
From your comments, it seems that a flat abdomen is what is desired.
A fully tummy tuck will give you the tightest abdomen and give you the option of tightening the under lying muscles. A full tummy tuck requires an incision around the belly button. If you don't have a lot of laxity, then you might end up with a small vertical scar between your current belly button and your abdominal scar. At the same time, you may want to add liposuction to the mix to reduce...
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Mini vs. 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...
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Mini vs Full Tummy Tuck
It's hard to be sure without seeing you in person but you don't appear to have a lot of skin laxitiy especially above your belly button (which does look somewhat high). Your photos suggest some residual fat excess and it is difficult to tell about the muscle wall. Based on these factors I agree that a mini tummy tuck with floating and slightly lower your belly button and some addiotional liposuction to your abdomen could a reasonable option.
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You will do fine with mini tuck and floating the belly button
Your belly button is high and you do not have enough tissue to do full tummy tuck. I would recommend liposuction, mini tuck and folat/lower the belly button. If you get regular mini tuck, the pull on the belly button will look abnormal. The lower of the belly button is down without any scar outside.Please check my web site for examples.
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Tummy Tuck versus Mini Tuck
Based on your sitting down pictures, I would suggest a full tummy tuck. However without examining you in person, it is difficult to give you specific advice. The advantage of full tummy tuck is that the skin can be pulled tighter and any muscle diastasis (separation) can be fixed at the same time which will make your belly flatter and your waist narrower by tightening the muscles.
Good Luck.
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