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26 Year Old Male - Is a Mini Tummy Tuck Best for Me?

asked 1 year ago by carlojoe
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 236 times
Tags: age 25-34, male, candidate

I am a 26 year old male and i have lost 60 lbs 6 years ago. I've been exercising regularly and has a very active lifestyle. I've been thinking of having a mini tummy tuck or maybe a full tummy tuck since exercise alone can't fix my excess skin. May I know what procedure is best for me?

4 answers to 26 Year Old Male - Is a Mini Tummy Tuck Best for Me?

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To have mini tummy tuck or not?

It is difficult to see details in the pictures that you have submitted. Along with the advice that Dr. Daniels gave you I would suggest you ask your surgeon about the possiblity of liposuction as opposed to a mini-tuck. If the skin below your umbillicus has enough elasticity liposuction might be an option. If the skin has significant stretch marks then a tuck might be necessary.
Ernesto Hayn, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Mini vs full tummy tuck

A mini tuck involves dissection up to but not past the belly button. If you don't have much skin laxity above the belly button this option will probably work for you. With a mini there will not be a scar around the belly button but the lower abdominal scar will likely be the same length with either a mini or a full tuck. Hope this helps!!!
Marcel Daniels, MD

Long Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Mini Tummy Tuck

A mini is fine if the only skin issue is below the BB. If the skin is above the BB, a full is the best option.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Mini or full tummy tuck?

Thank you for the question and picture. Congratulations on your weight loss! Unfortunately, direct physical examination by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon will be necessary to give you good advice. However, a word of caution regarding mini tummy tuck surgery may be in order.In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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