Not Enough Skin for a Full Tummy Tuck? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by vivi4735
Latest answer by Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
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I'm 25 years old and I want to have a full tummy tuck but my doctor said that I don't have enough skin to have a full so he will do a modified version of a mini tummy tuck with liposuction. He will remove a large part of skin under my belly button, but I'll keep my belly button. I'm really worried that I won't get optimal results with this procedure. I want a cute belly button and I want to get rid of my stretch marks so I really want a full tummy tuck.

2 answers to Not Enough Skin for a Full Tummy Tuck? (photo)

Tummy tuck potential

It would take an in person exam to tell you but I would believe that it would be possible to do a full tummy tuck on you, just that your scar might be a little higher than in some. I have so many patients like you, I almost never do minis and these folks are happy. They just need to choose the right clothes to cover their scars and what they show looks great.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Mini vs. Full Tummy Tuck

A few words of caution for patients contemplating 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 does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present consultation. For example, the area of skin excised is quite small. The abdominal wall musculature is addressed below the umbilicus leaving the... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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