What Type of Tummy Tuck Do I Need? (photo)

what type of tummy tuck do i need? i have seen three plastic surgeons. two said mini tummy tucks and 1 said a major one.....

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Mini Tummy Tuck or Liposuction

Unless you have some significant muscle relaxation it would appear from the photo that you would primarily be a liposuction candidate. I see very little in the way of skin relaxation. If you need some muscle tightening then a 'mini abdominoplasty approach would allow access to tighten the muscles and liposuction could be used to reduce the volume of the abdominal fat. Best of Luck Dr Harrell

Mini/Full Tummy Tuck or Liposuction

Although it is impossible to advise you from a picture, I would like to offer another option. A full tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat and tightens the muscle. In order to avoid a vertical scar from where the belly button used to be, you need enough skin above the belly button to reach from the ribs to the pubis with your back flexed slightly. From the picture, it does not appear that you have enough. A mini-tummy tuck takes out some skin above the pubis and liposuctions the fat to... more

Few great candidates for a Mini tummy tuck

While your picture is only in one view, you seem to be a candidate for a full or lateral tension abdominoplasty or laser liposuction. Mini abdominoplasty in the wrong candidate can just give you mini results with a scar. You should discuss this with your plastic surgeons that can properly examine and evaluate you.

Tummy tuck

It is difficult to determine without examining you. I think you should consider the differences in potential result. A mini will never do as much as a full tummy tuck

Personal consultation needed to determine best tummy tuck option

The plastic surgeons you have seen are in the best position to recommend which type of tummy tuck is best. Here are the factors that would be considered in deciding between a standard and a mini: Both types will remove any localized fat in the abdomen, and both types can repair muscle separation if it is neded. However, with the mini there will be no tightening of the skin above the belly button, so if there is any issue of skin laxity there then a standard tummy tuck is the way to go. more

OMG, Please be careful! Diagnosis and Recommendations for Surgery CANNOT occur via the internet

Hi there- It is very important for you to understand that there is no way any of us on this forum will be qualified to responsibly give you recommendations regarding the procedure required for you to look your best. The fact is that (and it is a fact) only a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has examined you and had a consultation with you to discuss the important details is in a position to tell you what might work and why, as well as what would not. In addition, going about... more

Type of Tummy Tuck Indicated?

Thank you for the question and picture. Unfortunately, there is not enough information to give you good advice. It would be in your best interests to meet with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and best options. 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... more

What type of tummy tuck do you need?

There are three components to the abdomen: skin, fat, and muscle. Each needs to be addressed and modified to obtain the best result. A full tummy tuck with movement of the belly button has the longest scar and usually the best waist. Your best bet is to see a ABMS plastic surgeon and after he examines you he can give you all your options. Good luck.