Am I a good candidate for a Mini Tummy Tuck? (Photo)

Question

I am a 25 year old mother of 2 children 5’7 weighing around 145-150. I have a loose belly pooch that doesn’t go away with diet or exercise.

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, it looks like you would be a great candidate for an abdominoplasty to get rid of excess skin. The only difference in a mini vs a full abdominoplasty is how long the incision is. A mini tummy tuck is going to have a smaller incision than a full tummy tuck. Muscle repair, removal of excess skin, and liposuction are all included with both a mini and a full tummy tuck. I recommend scheduling a consult appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals!

Arif Eroglu, MD · Answer

Hello; you have fat and loose skin in your lower abdomen. If you do not have cracks in the skin; with Vaserlipo and Renuvion J plasma; both from your fat and from your lower abdomen; you can get rid of from your loose skin. Nevertheless, if you have cracks and your skin quality is bad; by Renuvion J Plasma; sufficient skin tightening will not be achieved. In this case, Vaserlipo and Mini Tummy Tuck will need to be implemented.

Carlos Marciales, MD · Answer

Hello, You are a very good candidate for a mini tummy tuck, with muscle repair and flank liposuction.

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Hello from Istanbul! I think you are a great candidate for liposuction and a mini tummy tuck. A more detailed assessment needs to be done in person to evaluate factors such as skin laxity, but as far as the pictures go, I believe you would benefit greatly from liposuction and a mini tummy tuck. Best of luck!

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A mini tummy tuck will excise skin mostly from the lower half below the umbilicus. You may be a good candidate for this. However, some of your skin extends laterally and may not be included. You would be better off with a full tummy tuck but will have the bigger scar.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Is the area that you’re concerned about isolated to the area below your belly button? If yes, then a mini tummy tuck would be sufficient. However, if there is any bulging above your belly button as well, then a full tummy tuck would be more suitable.

Sedat Tatar, MD, FACS, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Mini tummy tuck addresses the loose skin above the pubic area, and at the same time muscle repair below the belly button which occurred during pregnancies must be fixed and can be done via mini tummy tuck and simultaneously vaser liposuction are really good options for you.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Peaceful496255,
It depends on your skin laxity for which I would need to examine you. In general, liposuction does not help with skin laxity and a tummy tuck is the best option in this scenario. A mini tummy tuck can work great for laxity below the umbilicus but generally does not improve the area above the belly button.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jonathan Heistein, MD · Answer

A mini tummy tuck would get rid of your "pooch" and can even tighten your abdominal wall in the area between your belly button and pubic region.  This would make a nice change for you, but it would not change the way your tummy looks in the area above your belly button.  If the area above your belly button doesn't bother you, then the mini will be fine.  But if you want the upper abdomen to be tighter too, then you would need a full tummy tuck.  Talk to an experienced surgeon in-person so he/she can discuss the specifics with you.  Best of luck!

Albert Ko, MD · Answer

Hi there, I would reccomend BodyTite.BodyTite is an FDA approved minimally invasive procedure which gently emulsifies and removes unwanted fat resulting in effective body contouring and significant skin contraction. When combined with liposuction I have seen excellent results on this lower abdominal area.You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon!

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