Will a Mini Tummy Tuck Help Loose Skin Above Navel?

asked 2 years ago by Jacky24c in Miami,FL
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: stretch marks, loose

Can you get a mini tummy tuck without having any loose skin, and my second question is will the mini tummy tuck remove all the skin from the navel down. I don't have any loose skin on my stomach, however, I have a very small amount of loose skin above my navel. In addition, I have a few stretch marks. They are not big at all but they still bother me. I do not mind the scar from the mini tummy tuck at all. I just want to know if the mini tummy tuck will solve my problems. Thanks

6 answers to Will a Mini Tummy Tuck Help Loose Skin Above Navel?

Mini tummy tuck

A mini tummy tuck only removes a few inches of skin from the lower abdomen, a full tummy tuck wil remove alot of skin from the umbilcus down to the pubis.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

EASY ANSWER: mini tummy tuck is NOT for loose upper abdominal skin

The easy answer to your question is that a mini tummy tuck is NOT indicated for loose upper abdominal skin. See the video in the link below for a description of the skin to be removed in the various tummy tuck procedures.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Choosing between a Mini or Full Tummy tuck.

Thank you for your photos, they are helpful in forming my response. Your comment of not having any loose skin on your stomach but having a small amount of loose skin above your navel would lead me to think that a mini tummy tuck would not benefit you. This is why: With a mini tummy tuck, the incision is placed low on the abdomen, just above the pubic hair, and only the skin below the belly button is elevated, and the excess is trimmed off. The belly button... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Candidate for "mini" vs "full" tummy tuck procedure

Based on the photo you provided and the results you want to achieve, you are an ideal candidate for a full (standard) tummy tuck rather than a mini tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck involves work below the belly button only. Many women do not realize that once the improvement is made in that area, the upper abdomen area will be more prominent and, hence, becomes another problem area. i would suggest consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best possible and... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Mini tummy tuck help loose skin above navel

Yes, I do these frequently. But I add Smart Lipo to above the navel in the operation. Fees run around $6,000. I'm in MIAMI also Regards Dr. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

A Mini-Tummy Tuck will NOT Remove Skin ABOVE the Belly Button

There has been a lot of ink spent describing the various types of Tummy Tucks and allied procedures but confusion persists as to WHEN is each the appropriate procedure for the appearance you wish to have. As always, the choice of an operation depends on proper diagnosis. In looking over you picture, I would have been better able to help you if the photo was taken closer and preferably ALSO with side view with you bent at the waist in the diving position with your tummy relaxed. That would... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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