When Do You See Results After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

I am 39 years old, am 5ft 2in tall and weigh 100 pounds and after 3 c-sections (third was vertical) had a lot of loose skin around the bikini line and vertical scar.

I just had a mini tummy tuck 2 weeks ago and still see loose skin, along with swelling and bruising. Is that normal? Will it tighten up and when?

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by jms2010 in birmingham

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Mini tummy tuck

With loose skin you may have been a better candidate for a full tummy tuck. I find that most patients are better full candidates than minis.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Final results after mini tummy tuck

Based on the information you provided, 2 weeks post-op surgery is far too soon to see the results. It is not uncommon for you to have loose skin at this point during the healing process. As time passes, swelling and bruising will subside. You will notice drastic changes over the next few weeks. I recommend taking it easy and wearing the abdominal binder to help minimize swelling. Final results can usually be seen at about 6 months to a year. If you hav any issues or concerns, consult... more

Mini Tummy Tuck results

You will see an immediate improvement. Then, there will be more swelling over next week and it decreasing slowly after that. The advantageous of a mini tuck are a smaller scar and shorter recovery. The disadvantegeous is that it may not remove all your excess skin.

Loose Tummy Skin AFTER a MINI Tummy Tuck in a women with 3 C-sections

Without a photograph it is impossible to specifically answer your question except in generalities. The vast majority of patients do NOT have loose tummy skin after a well performed tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty). From your history of 3 C-sections (last one by vertical incision (?reason), I think your choosing to have a mini-tummy tuck was ill advised and is the reason for this result. Not all Tummy Tuck procedure are applicable much less produce equivalent results in all women. Consider the... more

Mini tummy tuck and loose skin

It's a little unusual to see loose skin immediately following a mini tummy tuck, but you do need to wait at least 3-6 months to fully evaluate your results. It's possible that a full tummy tuck might have been indicated, or that your skin has very little elasticity. I suggest addressing these concerns with your surgeon who knows your anatomy, and who can guide you appropriately. Good luck, /nsn.

Loose skin 2 weeks after a mini tummy tuck won't get better

If you are two weeks after a mini TT and have loose skin, one of two things is happening. Either you really needed a full TT and didn't get it or your stretch marked skin is lax enough that even when all extra is removed, the skin still lacks tone and moves easily. One thing is almost certain though, it won't be tightening up on its own.

Loose skin after a mini tummy tuck

Typically a full tummy tuck is performed with a vertical c section unless there is insufficient skin laxity. However, there are many reasons why a mini may be preferred over a full. Generally the skin tends to be very tight within two weeks. The skin may temporarily be loose following resolution of swelling and prior to development of fibrosis from liposuction and you may be within this time period. At this point, I would give it time as there is little to do until 3-4 months following the... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Give mini tummy tuck results at least 6 weeks

After any surgical procedure there will be swelling and bruising that takes time to resolve. The bruising should resolve in a month but swelling can last up to 3 months. Do not worry about needing any revisions until at least 3 months time. You should always discuss your concerns with you plastic surgeon.