Am I good candidate for mini TT (5'9" and 120lbs)? (Photos)

Hi, thanks for your question. If you have rectus diastasis from childbirth, you would likely need a full tummy tuck as the muscles of the abdominal wall are not tightened and repaired with a mini tummy tuck procedure only a full. That said, you are very lean and in good shape, and your skin elasticity appears to be quite good, so you may want to weigh whether undergoing surgery would be the best option for you. I highly recommend that you book an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in order to discuss all your options.

Usually a mini tummy tuck does not address above the belly button so your diastasis would not be repaired all the way. A traditional tummy tuck would give best results.

However, you have minimal excess skin and fat, you need to weigh scar vs outcome.

An alternative may be Vaser ultrasound liposuction will remove stubborn fat and tighten skin but not flatten muscles.

Further discussion with your/a plastic surgeon is recommended.

Thank you for your question and pictures.
Yes, it is possible for you to get a mini Tummy Tuck with liposuction for better results.
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A mini tummy tuck with umbilical float will enable a full diastasis repair with no external scar on the belly button. In your case, the belly button would be re-attached in the same location.

If you’re looking to smooth out the area below your belly button, then a mini tummy tuck may be suitable for you. Because it targets a smaller area, the recovery would be less intensive. You’ll still be required to take some days off from work, however please speak with your surgeon to find out how long.

Thank you for your question. It is best to come in for an in person consultation so we can best evaluate you but we can also do a virtual in the meantime. A mini tummy tuck is used to remove excess skin, and you can evaluate this by sitting down and seeing if you have any excess skin that can be removed.

It is a rare individual in whom the mini TT produces the best result. Would recommend that you consider a short scar TT (The shorter scar it leaves is the same length as that of the mini TT) tightens the muscles, and removes skin and fat. The incision is so low, almost to the level of the leg crease, that bikini underwear and swimsuits may be worn afterwards. It creates a scar which is flat all the way across and is not a smiley face. This way the ends of the scar never rise above low cut clothing. The short scar TT also creates a more youthful belly button.

Thank you for your question.

I would recommend you to have Vaser Liposuction only.

During a tummy tuck — also known as abdominoplasty — excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen. Connective tissue in the abdomen (fascia) usually is tightened with sutures as well. The remaining skin is then repositioned to create a more toned look.

You might choose to have a tummy tuck if you have excess fat or skin around the area of your bellybutton or a weak lower abdominal wall. A tummy tuck can also boost your body image.

A short scar or mini tummy tuck can be used to remove excess lower abdominal skin and for rectus plication. With this technique the scar can be placed very low and the belly button left in its natural position.

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Hard to recommend placing a scar on a good abdomen but the best way to address your muscle laxity is through a tummy tuck procedure. You may be a good candidate for a modified min-TT whereby the muscles are tightened along their full course but only loose skin of the lower abdomen is removed. Hope this helps.