Is a Mini Tummy Tuck Enough After Two Kids?

I am 23 & have two kids and extremely self consious about my belly and even more about my stretch marks on the stomach. Will a mini tummy tuck help my stomach or do I need something else? Thanks.

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Lynn07241130 in Fort Worth, TX

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Stretch marks

Stretch marks on the abdomen from the umbilicus to the pubis is best treated by removal during a tummy tuck.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mini versus Full tummy tuck (photos)

Your photo shows relatively good skin tone. There are two remaining questions. Is the skin above belly button very loose and how high is diastasis. This will effect the decision for the best procedure for you. See the video in the link below for an explanation and sample photos.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Mini vs. full tummy tuck candidates

Based on the photo you provided, you look like a great candidate for a full (standard) tummy tuck procedure rather than a mini tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck only involves work below the belly button. Not many women are a good candidate for a mini, especially after pregnancy due to muscle diastasis (stretching). A full tummy tuck can provide a better result and involves repair of the rectus abdominal muscles and removal of the excess skin and tissue. I recommend consulting with a board... more

When is a MINI Tummy Tuck "enough"

Thank you for the photograph it is of great help. From this view it looks like you are very tones with minimal skin laxity but with significant muscle separation causing the "pooch". You do NOT appear to have enough loose tummy skin to completely remove the belly button hole / scar. Your options would be a Full Tummy tuck with a variable length vertical scar (where the belly button used to join the tummy skin), a Full Tummy Tuck where the transverse scar was higher but... more