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Liposuction, Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck? (photo)

Hi, I had 2 C-Sections, and I am back to my pre-pregnancy weight. The problem is my stomach, I really need to know what type of surgery I need to fix this. So far on plastic surgeon has suggested tummy tuck, what do you think? What is a reasonable price for it? I live In metro NY.

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17 Doctor Answers | Asked by MsNYC in New York City

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Tummy TucK Helpful After Pregnancy To Restore Body Contour

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos. Congratulations on the birth of your child! Unfortunately, as you know pregnancy is not kind to some women's bodies. It can stretch the muscle fascia, skin and cause stretch marks and hanging skin in some cases. It can cause weight gain also. You are fortunate that you have returned to your pre-pregnancy weight but you do have some residual intra-abdominal fat. You also do not have a lot of skin laxity... more

Tummy Tuck vs Liposuction

Based on your pictures (and assuming you are not planning on more pregnancies), a full tummy tuck with muscle tightening would be the best choice if you are willing to accept the scar.

Surgery

You appear to have some abdominal wall laxity and skin excess which will benefit from a tummy tuck. A physical examination would be most helpful

Full vs. Mini Tummy Tuck

People who have especially slack skin in their midsection need more than what liposuction alone can offer. Typical candidates for a full tummy tuck are women with drooping abdomens after pregnancy, women and men who've lost a great deal of weight, menopausal women, or older people with loose skin due to age. In the tummy tuck, the skin from the rib cage down to the pelvic area is tightened, and the navel is moved up and secured in a new positon. A mini-tummy tuck is especially effective... more

Full tummy tuck

Thank you for the pictures. It looks like you woulde benefit from a full tummy tuck. The incision can be placed below the c-section scar and usually spans from hip bone to hip bone. You might also have a small umbilical hernia that can be fixed at the time of surgery to pull your belly button back in. I hope this helps you and best of luck. Kindest regards, Neil J. Zemmel

Full tummy tuck

I would reccomend a full tummy tuck so as to repair your muscle from your ribcage down to the pubis, otherwise you will continue to pooch. In terms of cost, I am not familar with pricing in New York. Good luck.

Which procedure is best for you?

Based on your photos and story, I think a full tummy tuck with liposuction of the love handles would be the best option for you. I cannot speak to the costs of this in New York but it will generally be higher than what people pay in the rest of the United States and what you see posted here.

Mini or Full Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on your history and photographs, I think you will be best of undergoing a full tummy tuck operation. Of course, precise advice would require in person consultation. In my opinion, 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.... more

Liposuction, Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck

This question is far better answered in person in the setting of a consultation. Based upon the photos alone, I would probably suggest a full TT. There is excess skin and loss of abdominal wall contour involving the entire abdomen. A mini-TT will only treat the lower abdomen, and lipo will not correct the bulge. Expect fees of about $10,000. When you are ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in your area. You should consider cross referencing the... more

Individual assessment for lipo vs mini or full tummy tuck

Keep in mind that the only way to know which option is best for you needs to come from an in-person consultation. Most of the time after pregnancy a full tummy tuck will give the best result, and I would be skeptical of any suggestion that laser lipo will tighten the skin enough to give similar results, and it is also likely that you would need a muscle repair. Lipo may be a part of the plan however for contouring of adjacent areas.

Tummy Tuck - Mini of Full

Looking at your photos reveals both loose skin and a diastasis (stretching of the abdominal facia) well above the belly button. In addition your belly button has lost its youthful pre-pregnancy appearance. Therefore, you will benefit from a full Tummy Tuck. Mini and Modified Tummy Tuck are for individuals with issues at or below the level of the belly button. Expect to pay around $8000, though it can vary greatly. Best of Luck!

Full TT with muscle repair is your best option.

Only a direct examination of how lax your skin is and the extent of your muscle separation would allow an accurate recommendation for what would be best for you, however from your photos and history it appears a full TT with repair of your muscles to flatten your belly would give you the best overall result. Smaller operations may not correct the issues you have. A slightly longer scar with a better outcome is preferable in most patients. Costs vary around the country, but... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

18 reviews

Boston Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction, Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck?

Short scar full TT with muscle repair. Fee range from $6,000 to $10,000 in metro NYC. Seek some additional in person opinions.

Full tummy tuck?

Best solely on your history and the few photos posted, it looks like you may be a good candidate for a full tummy tuck. This would remove a lot of loose skin and tighten the muscles. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

What procedure for abdomen?

The photos suggest that your optimum result will be achieved by a full tummy tuck. The lesser procedures will give you lesser results. Your anatomy should do very well and have nice results with the tummy tuck. Having dark complected skin realize that you may be at an increased risk for thicker scars and you must be willing to accept the longer scar of an abdominoplasty for the trade of a much better shape.

Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction

From your photos, you should only do a full abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck). Liposuction is only good for removal of fat under the skin and you have a stretched abdominal wall and skin. A mini tummy tuck will not address the skin above the belly button. A full tummy tuck will tighten the muscles and remove all of the damaged skin from the pubis to the belly button. You should have a great result from this surgery. Good luck.

Full Tummy Tuck, Mini-Tummy Tuck, or Liposuction?

A full tummy tuck would give you the best aesthetic result. Your photos show loose skin in the lower and middle portion of your abdomen, as well as an overly rounded shape. Both are probably related to your pregnancies. Even though you have done a great job in returning to your pre-pregnancy weight, liposuction or a mini-tummy tuck will give you a shorter scar, but not a great result. Good luck!