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

asked 1 year ago by mixedbeauty84 in sacramento
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: candidate, comparison, loose skin, 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?

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

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

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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
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
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

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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