Mini or Full Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I'm 24 years old and I've had 2 children. I gained a lot of weight with the first and lost it very quickly so I have extra skin on my stomach and I'd like to know if I would benefit more from a full tummy tuck or a mini one.

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15 Doctor Answers | Asked by cadensmommy08 in illinois

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Mini vs. Full Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question and pictures. You should be proud of the appearance of your abdominal wall after 2 pregnancies. Exactly what operation will best meet your goals will depend on physical examination. Online consultants cannot provide you with specific enough advice based on the photographs provided. Generally speaking, in my opinion, the mini tummy tuck is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter... more

A full tummy tuck is likely your best option to get the result that you want.

Thank you for your question and the photos. A full tummy tuck is likely your best option to get the result that you want. 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.

Mini or Full Tummy Tuck?

While young, there appears to considerable skin laxity above and below the belly button. To address the areas of laxity properly, you will need to have a full abdominoplasty. In person consultation and exam will confirm the appropriate procedure. Consult with 3 -4 surgeons to understand your options.

It depends

You are young to undergo tummy tuck, but you have had two children and do show signs of significant skin laxity as well as diastasis recti (separation of the rectus muscles). If you are not planning on more kids and are prepared for a 4-6 week recovery, you will likely achieve a very nice improvement of your abdominal contour with a tummy tuck. The decision of "mini" vs full involves determining if your major involvement is below your belly button or also above... more

Mini vs Full Tummy Tuck

Based on your photo alone, it is difficult to make any formal recommendations. But I will suggest that you will likely benefit the most from a full tummy tuck. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a formal consultation and to learn more about your options.

A full TT

Assuming you are not going to get pregnant again soon, only a full TT will allow you to remove enough skin to really give you a good result. good luck david berman md

Mini or full Tummy tuck

Dear Caddensmommy08, First I would ask you if you are finished with having children ? If you are not sure, I would tell you to postpone any tummy tuck procedures and only consider liposuction of your midsection: better contouring, faster recovery, still the stretch marks, but no scar, and no need for revision in case of a 3 rd pregnancy assuming you will not gain and keep too much weight on. If you are absolutely sure you are finished with pregnancies, then I think you... more

Mini or Full Tummy Tuck

From you single photo, I would suggest a full tummy tuck to address your concerns. The loose and lax skin around and above the belly button cannot be addressed by a mini-tuck alone.

A full tummy tuck is for you

From your photos only a full TT will give you the best result because more excess lax skin will be reomved and the muscles can be tightened also. A mini just won't do anything close to as nice for you.