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Can a Mini Tummy Tuck Remove Saggy Skin Under my Belly Button?

asked 3 years ago by lilberkers in UK
Latest answer by Shain A. Cuber, MD
Question viewed 4,324 times
Tags: sagging, lower abdomen

I have very bad stretch marks and while I hate them, the bit that I hate more is the wrinkles and saggy skin under my belly button.

I understand a full TT (Tummy Tuck) would correct most of my concerns but I'm not sure I could live with such a large scar. Therefore, I was wondering, if I could live with the stretch marks can a mini tuck get rid of the wrinkly, saggy skin under my belly button?

10 answers to Can a Mini Tummy Tuck Remove Saggy Skin Under my Belly Button?

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Mini tummy tuck for sagging skin...

A mini tummy tuck is an good procedure to remove loose, saggy skin underneath your naval, and also will improve stretch marks. The length of the incision involved in a mini tummy tuck will depend of the amount of skin that needs to be removed but still has moderate length to it. The incision is smaller then the full tummy tuck, but the important thing is the position of the scar and the manner in which the procedure is performed. A... more
Shain A. Cuber, MD

Marlboro Plastic Surgeon
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Mini-tummy tuck does not mean mini incision

The length of the incision to deal with the skin below the umbilicus does not mean the scar is much shorter.  The word "mini" in a mini-tummy tuck describes the amount of repositioning of skin and incomplete or no muscle repair.
Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Mini tummy tuck and sagging skin

A mini tummy tuck will remove a small amount of skin from the lower abdomen and pulling down on it, may improve some loose skin above, but a full tummy tuck usually does a better job.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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A mini tummy tuck is a great way to remove sagging skin under the bellybutton

A mini tummy tuck is a wonderful procedure for a patient whose concerns are limited to essential abdomen. These patients may have excess skin or fat in the central abdomen that can be removed easily with a small central incision. Other areas of the abdomen may be treated with liposuction at the same time.   see video
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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Mini tummy tuck might work

Most likely you would see some improvement with a mini tummy tuck. In my practice, a mini tummy tuck involves removing excess skin below the belly button, abdominal muscle tightening in this area and possibly some additional contouring via liposuction. However, there would be no corrections made above the belly button which is one of the advantages of a full abdominoplasty.
Deason Dunagan, MD

Huntsville Plastic Surgeon
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Mini versus Full versus Extended Tummy Tuck for loose lower abdominal skin

IF you have sufficient lower abdominal skin laxity, you may achieve improved benefit from a full or even an extended tummy tuck. Only the loose skin in the pubic area is truly treated with an mini tummy tuck whereas a full treats all the loose skin below the umbilicus. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Mini tummy tuck can correct loose skin below belly button but not stretch marks

From your description it sounds like a mini tummy tuck would give you the result that you want. Be aware however that the mini also requires a significant scar in the pubic area. The main difference form the full abdominoplasty is that the mini does not place a scar around the belly button. Discuss your scar concerns with your plastic surgeon-be sure you understand where the scars will be placed. there are techniques that can hide the scar beneath your bikini line.
Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

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Mini tummy tuck

A mini tummy tuck differs from a standard tummy tuck in that it involves removal of excess loose tissue underneath the belly button only. Not many women are great candidates for this procedure. It involves no muscle repair or belly button work. If you are satisfied with the wway your upper abdomen looks then you may benefit from this procedure. However, many women feel that they might as well undergo a full tummy tuck since they are already going under general anesthesia to get a better,... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Mini Tummy Tuck, pros and cons

In my practice, a mini tummy tuck is defined as skin and fat removal below the belly button without muscle tightening. The scar is only moderately smaller than the scar from a full tummy tuck and excess skin above the belly button is not improved. In my opinion, mini-tuck usually means mini-improvement.
Marcel Daniels, MD

Long Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Full or Mini Abdominoplasty

It's very difficult to tell without a picture or physical exam whether a mini abdominoplasty would effectively address your concerns of saggy, wrinkly skin under your belly button. When I hear "saggy" I wonder if muscles aren't involved, and if they are, a mini abdominoplasty won't do you much good. Either a full or mini abdominoplasty will address many of your stretch marks. The mini deals only with the skin, while the full deals with the skin and the underlying muscle/tissues.... more
H. Steve Byrd, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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