My only concern is the very loose skin over my c-section scar, like 3 1/2 to 4 inches of wrinkly skin that I can grab between my fingers, and of course the stretch marks but I wouldn't like to carry a full tummy tuck scar for the rest of my life.
Will a mini tummy tuck be enough for me?
Answer: Consider combined Lux IR Deep and Starlux 1540 As the doctor above stated, a mini tummy tuck will leave behind not only a scar, but many stretch marks. You do not have enough skin for a full abdominoplasty to remove all of the stretch marks. There is a new combined therapy using the Palomar LuxIR Deep and the Starlux 1540 laser which can remove stretch marks and tighten the abdominal skin. If fat removal is needed new laser lipo with SlimLipo also tightens skin. These options avoid the scarring which concerns you. These are very new techniques so you will have to do some research to find them.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Consider combined Lux IR Deep and Starlux 1540 As the doctor above stated, a mini tummy tuck will leave behind not only a scar, but many stretch marks. You do not have enough skin for a full abdominoplasty to remove all of the stretch marks. There is a new combined therapy using the Palomar LuxIR Deep and the Starlux 1540 laser which can remove stretch marks and tighten the abdominal skin. If fat removal is needed new laser lipo with SlimLipo also tightens skin. These options avoid the scarring which concerns you. These are very new techniques so you will have to do some research to find them.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Mini Tummy Tuck for a Few Inches of Loose Skin? Hello, A mini tummy tuck can help sculpt the lower abdomen in the region between the belly button and pubis. Excess skin can be removed and the lower muscles tightened if needed. Liposuction contouring is often used to shape the abdomen and waist as needed. In your case, a mini tummy tuck may be appropriate as your upper abdomen seems firm and without laxity or muscle separation. Of course an in person exam would be needed to more accurately guide you and to better understand your expectations. C-section scars are often used to perform the mini tummy tuck and extended as needed. Warm regards, Dr. Pedy Ganchi Village Plastic Surgery
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Mini Tummy Tuck for a Few Inches of Loose Skin? Hello, A mini tummy tuck can help sculpt the lower abdomen in the region between the belly button and pubis. Excess skin can be removed and the lower muscles tightened if needed. Liposuction contouring is often used to shape the abdomen and waist as needed. In your case, a mini tummy tuck may be appropriate as your upper abdomen seems firm and without laxity or muscle separation. Of course an in person exam would be needed to more accurately guide you and to better understand your expectations. C-section scars are often used to perform the mini tummy tuck and extended as needed. Warm regards, Dr. Pedy Ganchi Village Plastic Surgery
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October 23, 2018
Answer: Mini Abdominoplasty A miniabdominolasty might help with some of redundant skin but won't address the majority of your stretch marks. See a board certified plastic surgeon to get a proper in person consultation. This will allow them to fully assess your skin redundancy and if you would benefit from a diastasis repair.
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Answer: Mini Abdominoplasty A miniabdominolasty might help with some of redundant skin but won't address the majority of your stretch marks. See a board certified plastic surgeon to get a proper in person consultation. This will allow them to fully assess your skin redundancy and if you would benefit from a diastasis repair.
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July 4, 2017
Answer: Mini Tummy Tuck vs Full Tummy Tuck Hello and thank-you for your question and photo. A mini tummy-tuck is an excellent option for individuals with an abdominal bulge due to muscle weakness, fat accumulation, and mild skin laxity. Based on your photos, you appear to be an excellent candiate for a mini-tummy tuck combined with liposuction and muscle repair. Whether or not you are a candidate is best determined by an in person consultation. With this procedure, liposuction is performed, the muscles are tightened, and a small amount of skin is removed. The procedure is termed "mini" due to the fact that less skin is removed and the scar is slightly shorted than that of a full tummy-tuck. As a mini tummy-tuck removes less skin than a full tummy-tuck, there is less tightening of the abdomen compared to a full tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck does not tighten the skin above the umbilicus. The incision of both mini and full tummy-tuck are designed low in the bikini line to be hidden by even minimal clothing. A full tummy tuck will give a better result when: 1 There is more than just a little bit of looseness due pregnancies or weight loss. 2. Significant abdominal muscle weakness due to separation (diastasis) 3. Stretch marks in the lower abdomen. 4. Distortion of the belly-button 5. Significant fatty accumulation is the abdomen requiring more liposuction The incision for a full tummy tuck is slightly longer than that of a mini, but the abdomen is much tighter. Mini tummy tuck is an excellent option for candidates who meet these criteria. For the majority of women, a full tummy tuck is a better option. On this site, the patient satisfaction rate for a full tummy tuck is 97%. This compares to 89% for mini tummy-tucks. A mini tummy-tuck is an excellent option for an appropriate candidate. The difference in satisfaction rates most likely represents our attempts to stretch the indications and offer a mini-tummy tuck for individuals who would have done better with a full tummy tuck. I am currently using two new technologies for skin tightening that are very promising for tightening the skin of the tummy, avoiding a scar altogether. The J-plasma (Cool Helium Plasma) and Bodytite radiofrequency are minimally invasive techniques combined with liposuction that are producing significant tightening. I would recommend a consultation with a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery and has extensive experience in body contouring. Best of Luck, Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS
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Answer: Mini Tummy Tuck vs Full Tummy Tuck Hello and thank-you for your question and photo. A mini tummy-tuck is an excellent option for individuals with an abdominal bulge due to muscle weakness, fat accumulation, and mild skin laxity. Based on your photos, you appear to be an excellent candiate for a mini-tummy tuck combined with liposuction and muscle repair. Whether or not you are a candidate is best determined by an in person consultation. With this procedure, liposuction is performed, the muscles are tightened, and a small amount of skin is removed. The procedure is termed "mini" due to the fact that less skin is removed and the scar is slightly shorted than that of a full tummy-tuck. As a mini tummy-tuck removes less skin than a full tummy-tuck, there is less tightening of the abdomen compared to a full tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck does not tighten the skin above the umbilicus. The incision of both mini and full tummy-tuck are designed low in the bikini line to be hidden by even minimal clothing. A full tummy tuck will give a better result when: 1 There is more than just a little bit of looseness due pregnancies or weight loss. 2. Significant abdominal muscle weakness due to separation (diastasis) 3. Stretch marks in the lower abdomen. 4. Distortion of the belly-button 5. Significant fatty accumulation is the abdomen requiring more liposuction The incision for a full tummy tuck is slightly longer than that of a mini, but the abdomen is much tighter. Mini tummy tuck is an excellent option for candidates who meet these criteria. For the majority of women, a full tummy tuck is a better option. On this site, the patient satisfaction rate for a full tummy tuck is 97%. This compares to 89% for mini tummy-tucks. A mini tummy-tuck is an excellent option for an appropriate candidate. The difference in satisfaction rates most likely represents our attempts to stretch the indications and offer a mini-tummy tuck for individuals who would have done better with a full tummy tuck. I am currently using two new technologies for skin tightening that are very promising for tightening the skin of the tummy, avoiding a scar altogether. The J-plasma (Cool Helium Plasma) and Bodytite radiofrequency are minimally invasive techniques combined with liposuction that are producing significant tightening. I would recommend a consultation with a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery and has extensive experience in body contouring. Best of Luck, Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS
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May 2, 2017
Answer: Mini tummy tuck or full tummy tuck? Thank you for your question. In my opinion, based on the picture you provided and the fact that you are mainly bothered by the loose skin just above your C section scar, a mini tummy tuck in combination with flank liposuction can give you the desired outcome you are looking for. I hope this helps. Best wishes! (Dr. Salameh, Plastic Surgeon, Bowling Green, KY)
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Answer: Mini tummy tuck or full tummy tuck? Thank you for your question. In my opinion, based on the picture you provided and the fact that you are mainly bothered by the loose skin just above your C section scar, a mini tummy tuck in combination with flank liposuction can give you the desired outcome you are looking for. I hope this helps. Best wishes! (Dr. Salameh, Plastic Surgeon, Bowling Green, KY)
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November 12, 2016
Answer: Mini tuck can be enough Hi cjmarrone. Thanks for sharing your pic. An in person examination is always central to selecting between a mini and a full tuck. A shorter scar appears to be adequate for you, but you will sacrifice how much of the stretch marks will be removed. A low/well positioned scar, that is thin, flat and skin colored will be less noticeable than pleats of excess tissue on the sides that result for foreshortening a necessary length of tissue removal. Speak with your PS about your concerns and they will be able to guide you further. Best wishes,
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Answer: Mini tuck can be enough Hi cjmarrone. Thanks for sharing your pic. An in person examination is always central to selecting between a mini and a full tuck. A shorter scar appears to be adequate for you, but you will sacrifice how much of the stretch marks will be removed. A low/well positioned scar, that is thin, flat and skin colored will be less noticeable than pleats of excess tissue on the sides that result for foreshortening a necessary length of tissue removal. Speak with your PS about your concerns and they will be able to guide you further. Best wishes,
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