I had a breast lift and augmentation ten years ago that left me with terrible scars. I have met with nine surgeons over the last 6 months to discuss a mommy makeover. Some of them say I need a full tummy tuck, and others have recommended a mini. One surgeon said my belly button is too high to ever receive a full tummy tuck. I know that the scar can really suffer if you get a full tummy tuck and only need a mini. This really worries me. Is there any way to definitively know which one I need?
Answer: Do I need a full or mini tummy tuck? Thank you for your question and photos. 9 consultations in 6 months and still no satisfactory answer to your questions/concerns? If you were my patient, this is what I advise: 1. full lipoabdominoplasty with a modified low pubic bone level incision. This is regardless where the belly button is. You might end up with a small vertical scar just above the low abdominoplasty scar. This is better than a high, always visible scar because some of the surgeons do not know how to handle a "high belly button". 2. I remove the BB completely and create a neo-umbilicus later without visible scars at the optimum position on the abdomen. 3. You will need liposuction of your back, abdomen and anterior and lateral rib cage.
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Answer: Do I need a full or mini tummy tuck? Thank you for your question and photos. 9 consultations in 6 months and still no satisfactory answer to your questions/concerns? If you were my patient, this is what I advise: 1. full lipoabdominoplasty with a modified low pubic bone level incision. This is regardless where the belly button is. You might end up with a small vertical scar just above the low abdominoplasty scar. This is better than a high, always visible scar because some of the surgeons do not know how to handle a "high belly button". 2. I remove the BB completely and create a neo-umbilicus later without visible scars at the optimum position on the abdomen. 3. You will need liposuction of your back, abdomen and anterior and lateral rib cage.
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Answer: Considering procedures Based on your photos it appears you are a better candidate for the standard tummy tuck. It appears you have muscle wall laxity both above and below the belly button. A mini will only address the muscles below. You may need to consider a small vertical scar i order to keep your incision very low if your belly button position is high.
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Answer: Considering procedures Based on your photos it appears you are a better candidate for the standard tummy tuck. It appears you have muscle wall laxity both above and below the belly button. A mini will only address the muscles below. You may need to consider a small vertical scar i order to keep your incision very low if your belly button position is high.
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October 18, 2021
Answer: Full Tummy Tuck With Liposuction Thank you for your question and pictures.
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October 18, 2021
Answer: Full Tummy Tuck With Liposuction Thank you for your question and pictures.
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July 8, 2021
Answer: Do I need a full or mini tummy tuck Thank you very much for your question, the excess skin that you have in the abdomen is abundant, and the procedure that I recommend to you is a complete tummytuck, because your abdominal skin fold is from each iliac crest, and with a mini it is not enough, additionally we must correct the abdominal wall so that the result can meet your expectations and look flatRemoval of excess skin and fatAbdominoplasty is a surgical procedure whose purpose is to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to strengthen the muscles of the abdominal wall.With the tummy tuck you get a flatter and firmer abdomen and a narrower waist.It is especially suitable for women whose abdominal muscles have relaxed after one or several pregnancies and do not regain the tone they had before.It is indicated in women and men who are concerned about the accumulation of fat and excess skin in the abdominal area and that does not improve despite diet and physical exercise.In addition, in women and men who have moderate obesity and with the passage of time, the abdominal skin has lost elasticity and there has been a localized accumulation in the area that we know as the "belly"BeforeThe plastic surgeon will determine the best surgical option to improve your silhouette: sometimes, in limited accumulations below the navel, a mini-abdominoplasty procedure or liposuction may be sufficient, sometimes it may be necessary to associate a liposuction with the abdominoplasty. flanks or hips to harmonize your contour and achieve an aesthetically attractive silhouette.
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July 8, 2021
Answer: Do I need a full or mini tummy tuck Thank you very much for your question, the excess skin that you have in the abdomen is abundant, and the procedure that I recommend to you is a complete tummytuck, because your abdominal skin fold is from each iliac crest, and with a mini it is not enough, additionally we must correct the abdominal wall so that the result can meet your expectations and look flatRemoval of excess skin and fatAbdominoplasty is a surgical procedure whose purpose is to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to strengthen the muscles of the abdominal wall.With the tummy tuck you get a flatter and firmer abdomen and a narrower waist.It is especially suitable for women whose abdominal muscles have relaxed after one or several pregnancies and do not regain the tone they had before.It is indicated in women and men who are concerned about the accumulation of fat and excess skin in the abdominal area and that does not improve despite diet and physical exercise.In addition, in women and men who have moderate obesity and with the passage of time, the abdominal skin has lost elasticity and there has been a localized accumulation in the area that we know as the "belly"BeforeThe plastic surgeon will determine the best surgical option to improve your silhouette: sometimes, in limited accumulations below the navel, a mini-abdominoplasty procedure or liposuction may be sufficient, sometimes it may be necessary to associate a liposuction with the abdominoplasty. flanks or hips to harmonize your contour and achieve an aesthetically attractive silhouette.
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February 5, 2021
Answer: Tuck Most of your abdominal fullness is in the lower abdomen, so a mini tuck would be very helpful. If you want your flattest abdomen, the full tuck would be needed to tighten the upper abdominal muscles as well. The full tuck does has more scarring. You might want to decide between less scarring or a flatter abdomen.
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February 5, 2021
Answer: Tuck Most of your abdominal fullness is in the lower abdomen, so a mini tuck would be very helpful. If you want your flattest abdomen, the full tuck would be needed to tighten the upper abdominal muscles as well. The full tuck does has more scarring. You might want to decide between less scarring or a flatter abdomen.
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December 10, 2020
Answer: Do I need a full or mini tummy tuck? (Photo) 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.
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December 10, 2020
Answer: Do I need a full or mini tummy tuck? (Photo) 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.
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