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Do I Need a Mini or Full Tummy Tuck? (photo)
Hi....I am 5'8, 155 lb. I want to get a tummy tuck, but I dont now if I need mini, or full tummy tuck, I rader have a mini tummy tuck because the scar is smaller. I also have 500cc moderate plus profile breast implant, and I delivered.... double bottom? or double buble? any way, I have to get that fix too, but this time I want to go for bigger size, would it 575cc moderate plus profile make me look to big? speacilly after the tummy tuck?
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ladiferente
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A full TT would give you the best result and the longest scar
But that is what I would recommend. Correction of the double bubble could be done at the same time. The bigger the implants, the higher the risk of complications like the one you have. Best to consult with a Board Certified PS to discuss your particular needs. Best of luck to you.
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Abdominoplasty and Breast Augmentation Revision
Hello,
A 'mini' abdominoplasty offers a scar that is nearly the same lenght as a full abdominoplasty. So don't pick your surgery based on that. Your abdomen has skin laxity above and below the belly button, and your abdominal muscles have laxity. You will only get a satisfactory result from a full abdominoplasty.
Your left breast does show signs of a double bubble, although small. This can easily be fixed by a qualified breast surgery specialist. A 575 cc MP...
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Full tummy tuck after pregnancy
Your photo shows laxity and stretch both above and below the belly button, and with the muscle laxity you will do better with a full tummy tuck.
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Mini or Full Tummy Tuck and What About My Breast Implants
Dear ladiferente,
While it is certainly understandable about your desire to have the shorter incision of a mini-tummy tuck, given your photo, a full abdominoplasty would be recommended. While a full tummy tuck has a longer incision, it will be able to address the problem of excess loose skin in both the areas below and above the belly button, tighten the underlying abdominal muscles, and shape the waistline. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is recommended...
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Best result with a full abdominoplasty
If you are expecting your abdomen to be flat then you will be disappointed with a mini-abdominoplasty. A regular full abdominoplasty does require a larger scar but will give you a better overall result. As far as your breasts, your nipple width is large and you may consider a breast lift instead of using larger implants. Larger implant will only make this look worse.
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Do I Need a Mini or Full Tummy Tuck??
Mini-tummy tucks work well in a small percentage of patients consulting about abdominal rejuvenation. Most patients, including you, have problems both below and above the navel.
If there is a small amount of overhanging loose skin over a c-section or hysterectomy scar in a thin patient with a strong abdominal wall, the mini-TT works well.
From your photo, there appears to be loose skin above the navel, an laxity of the abdominal wall above the navel. These would not be improved...
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Full tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck?
A full tummy tuck would clearly give you a better result, as it would give a more complete correction of your skin and muscle laxity. Breast implant revision could be performed at the same time.
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