I am beginning my search for a surgeon to perform a tummy tuck. I am curious if it looks as if a mini tuck would fix my wrinkled loose skin and navel or if a full tuck would be necessary. Thanks in advance.
Answer: Full or mini tuck? Thank you for your question and series of photographs. Depending on your goal results I think you would most benefit from a full tummy tuck and liposuction of your waist. The tummy tuck will tighten your stomach muscles, helping to achieve a flatter appearance, while removing excess skin and adipose tissue, namely the tissue above your belly button which can not be addressed with a mini-tummy tuck. Liposuction can be used to enhance your tummy tuck results by narrowing your waist and removing isolated areas of diet and exercise resistant fat. Hope that this helps.
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Answer: Full or mini tuck? Thank you for your question and series of photographs. Depending on your goal results I think you would most benefit from a full tummy tuck and liposuction of your waist. The tummy tuck will tighten your stomach muscles, helping to achieve a flatter appearance, while removing excess skin and adipose tissue, namely the tissue above your belly button which can not be addressed with a mini-tummy tuck. Liposuction can be used to enhance your tummy tuck results by narrowing your waist and removing isolated areas of diet and exercise resistant fat. Hope that this helps.
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Answer: Full or mini tummy tuck? You really need an in depth evaluation by a board-certified plastic surgeon. They will be able to give you different options. From your photographs, though, it seems you would be best served by a full tummy tuck. About this is usually a larger surgery, the extra benefits are usually worth it.
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Answer: Full or mini tummy tuck? You really need an in depth evaluation by a board-certified plastic surgeon. They will be able to give you different options. From your photographs, though, it seems you would be best served by a full tummy tuck. About this is usually a larger surgery, the extra benefits are usually worth it.
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November 7, 2016
Answer: Full or mini tuck? There are a variety of tummy tucks that can produce a good cosmetic result in the appropriate patient: a mini tummy tuck, a modified with an umbilical float, or a variety of a full abdominoplasty, all of which may, or may not, include tightening of the muscle and liposuction. Generally if there is significant loose skin above the umbilicus (belly button), a full tummy tuck will result in a greater correction and better outcome.
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November 7, 2016
Answer: Full or mini tuck? There are a variety of tummy tucks that can produce a good cosmetic result in the appropriate patient: a mini tummy tuck, a modified with an umbilical float, or a variety of a full abdominoplasty, all of which may, or may not, include tightening of the muscle and liposuction. Generally if there is significant loose skin above the umbilicus (belly button), a full tummy tuck will result in a greater correction and better outcome.
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November 7, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
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November 7, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
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November 7, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question and pictures. A mini TT will not fix any loose or wrinkled skin above the belly button. For this reason, a full TT would be better. But a physical exam would be necessary to see if you have enough skin for a full TT. Seek a consultation from a Board Certified PS.
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November 7, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question and pictures. A mini TT will not fix any loose or wrinkled skin above the belly button. For this reason, a full TT would be better. But a physical exam would be necessary to see if you have enough skin for a full TT. Seek a consultation from a Board Certified PS.
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November 7, 2016
Answer: Full tummy tuck needed You need a full tummy tuck. If you had a mini-tummy tuck, the loose skin above your belly button would remain. You will also get full muscle tightening with a full tummy tuck to complete the rejuvenation of your mid-section. Take your time in selecting a surgeon and ask for photos of her/his work focusing on the appearance of the new belly button and location of the scar (should be below the bikini line). See attached web reference for a case much like yours. Thanks for sharing!
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November 7, 2016
Answer: Full tummy tuck needed You need a full tummy tuck. If you had a mini-tummy tuck, the loose skin above your belly button would remain. You will also get full muscle tightening with a full tummy tuck to complete the rejuvenation of your mid-section. Take your time in selecting a surgeon and ask for photos of her/his work focusing on the appearance of the new belly button and location of the scar (should be below the bikini line). See attached web reference for a case much like yours. Thanks for sharing!
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