Treating horizontal stretch marks near belly button. Am I a candidate for a mini tummy tuck? (Photo)

It is a rare individual in whom the minitummy tuck produces the best
result. However, I would need to examine you to make
that determination.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy tucks each year. Look for great reviews and great
before
and after pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

A mini tummy tuck will only remove stretch marks on the very lower part of your abdomen.  It is hard to say from that photo alone but it does not look like a tumm tuck alone would remove all of your stretch marks.  Two non-invasive procedures we have had luck with treating stretch marks are E-Matrix and MicroPen.  Both treatments have helped diminish the appearance of stretch marks and improved skin texture as well.  A series of at least 6 is recommended.  I hope this helps and good luck to you!

Thank you for the question and picture. Unfortunately, the mini tummy tuck operation will not help you improve the areas that you have concerns about. The areas addressed with the mini tummy tuck operations are along the very lower part of the abdominal wall, just above the pubic area.  Generally speaking, the mini tummy tuck operation produces very limited results, and is very rarely indicated for patients who have undergone pregnancies and/or significant weight gain/loss. Personally, if I were seeing you in consultation, I would probably suggest that you avoid ANY surgery;  I think that scarring along your abdominal wall, including around the umbilicus, may be more bothersome to you than the existing stretch marks.   Best wishes.