Mini or Full Tummy Tuck for Loose Skin on Lower Abdomen?

I am 5'5 and weigh 133 lbs. I have found that working out and dieting have helped me maintain my desired weight. However, I'm having a problem with my lower abdominals. It seems that I have extra jiggly fat and loose skin from my belly button to just superior of my pelvic region. I am at my desired weight and am happy with my waist size. I just want this to go. Is a mini tummy tuck the solution? I have read reviews of others unhappy with their results or would a full tummy tuck be needed?

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When to get a mini tummy tuck or a full tummy tuck

A tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure that can create a more contoured abdomen, a tight waist and a beautiful figure. In our Miami practice, we feel that as all patients are unique, so is every tummy tuck. Some of our patients receive a mini tummy tuck, some receive a full tummy tuck, while others receive a combination of both procedures. During the initial consultation, we spent a great deal of time talking to the patients to understand what their concerns are, to learn... more

Mini or full tummy tuck?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description of “loose skin from my belly button to pelvic region" I think you will do better with a full tummy tuck procedure. In my opinion, for example,the mini tummy tuck 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... more

Mini tummy tuck

Withou an exam I would say it is difficult to tell you for sure, but I am not a big fan of the mini tummy tuck because the majority need a full tummy tuck.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mini Tummy Tuck

As long as the problem (muscle, skin and fat) is limited to the lower abdomen below the umbilicus, it is likely that you will be a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck. If you are pleased with the appearance of the upper abdomen, it may be a good option for you. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Mini Tummy Tuck will deliver Good Results in very Specific Cases

It would be wonderful if we could eat everything we wanted to without suffering the consequences. If we could skip working in the gym and magically still have that body that took hundreds of grueling hours to build up. Similarly, Plastic Surgery is NOT magic. The ability of a certain technique to deliver the best result is as based on YOUR anatomy (IE what you literally bring to the (OR) table) as it is on your Plastic surgeon's skill to perform it. Except for a small number... more

Mini vs ful tummy tuck

I find that mini tummy tucks oftentimes lead to dissatisfaction. There is usually improvement, but in may cases it may tend to then bring into prominence the upper abdomen. There are only very limited circumstances in which I would recommend a "mini" and if this is the first time you're having the procedure, get it done right. At least ask your surgeon what he/she feels the end results would be, and why (if they recommend the mini) they feel it would... more