Do I have enough skin for a tummy tuck? (Photo)

Question

I’m 33, 5’2, and about 110 pounds. I’ve had one child and am not planning on having anymore. I would like have a more vertical belly button and have though about umbilicoplasty with liposuction however I feel like that would leave me with lax skin. Do I have enough tissue for a tummy tuck/mini tuck?

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Looking at your photos I think you  a great candidate for liposuction.  Although you could do a tummy tuck but you would most likely end up with a vertical incision somewhere between the belly button and bottom incision.  Laser assisted liposuction will allow your Surgeon to contour the midsection very nicely and help with the skin retraction.  I would recommend speaking with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you and discuss your options. Best of luck to you.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear hjenk2432,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photo it appears you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck.  This procedure would remove excess skin and fat as well as correct abdominal wall laxity.  The result will be a flatter, tighter tummy.  The next step is to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You should do well with a mini tuck to tighten your lower abdominal wall and remove excess skin. Once the abdomen is tight, the excess skin will be noticeable. Liposuction only removes fat.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

For a mini tummy tuck there is never an issue of not having enough skin. The problem with a mini tummy tuck is that it typically does not include muscle tightening and the surgeon cannot reach anything above the belly button.
With that muscle tightening you’ll still have a bulging abdominal wall. The question is if you have enough skin for a full tummy tuck and still be able to have a very low set scar.
For individuals who don’t have that much skin laxity and have a full tummy tuck they can either add a small vertical scar between the belly button and the primary incision or make the scar slightly higher above the pubic area.
Probably your best option is to have a few in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons in your community to get a proper assessment and better understanding of the different treatment options.
I don’t think Liposuction is going to create what you’re looking for because muscle separation is one of the reasons your abdominal wall is bulging.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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