Should I Go for a Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck?

asked 3 years ago by dr1986 in fort wayne, IN
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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What would be the best tuck for me? A regular tummy tuck or a mini? I am a mother of three very young kids 4, 3, and 1. I just turned 23 and love being a mom but hate what it has done to my body. I've lost 40 since my last pregnancy but I can tell by now the bottom part of my belly is not going away on its own. So what would be the best results for me a regular or mini tummy tuck? Thanks!

5 answers to Should I Go for a Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck?

Hybrid tummy tuck

You may be best suitede with a Hybrid tummy tuck. This is a short incision tummy tuck in which the entire anterior abdominal fascia is tightened. At that time, a small amount of skin is removed from the lower abdomen. Because your umbilicus is so high relative to the pubic area, and there is little skin laxity, full tummy tucks do not offer a satisfactory alternative. Also mini-tucks tend to remove lower abdominal skin only with no relief of the above the umbilicus fascial bulge.... more

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

VIDEO (click below): The best tummy tuck for you

Please see the video I have prepared in order to learn about the 4 basic tummy tucks and the difference between them. IT is difficult to judge based on the photo alone and your description. A physcial examination as well as knowing what type or garments you prefer to wear (for placement of the incision) are essential in order to make the best decision for you. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Mini vs full tummy tuck

I know thateveryone wants to minimmize the length of the incision, but most women who have had several children and have lost al ot of weight are best served by having a full tummy tuck as opposed to a mini.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mini tummy tuck versus a full tummy tuck

Tummy tucks are a popular and effective way to contour the abdomen. In our practice, patients who have a small amount of muscle tightening, a little extra fat, and loose skin that is limited to the lower and central abdomen may be great candidates for a mini tummy tuck. Patients who have additional fat and skin, especially in their hips and flanks, may benefit from a regular tummy tuck. Your best bet is to work closely with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a great deal of... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

I would recommend a full tummy tuck

Based on your degree of skin laxity and stretch marks in your lower abdmen, a fell tummy tuck would likely give you the best results. a mini-tummy tuck would not remove all the stretch marks.

W. Tracy Hankins, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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