I would like to get a tubal ligation, preferably where tubes are burned or tied/clipped instead of using the method where coils are inserted into the tubes. However, I am also considering a mini tummy tuck - only if I am determined to be a good candidate. Is it possible to combine with a surgical tubal ligation with a mini-tummy tuck or do I have to have a full tummy tuck to get both? My issue is scarring severity and placement associated with a full tummy-tuck.
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Although a mini tummy tuck usually has a shorter length incision, and a decreased area of undermining of the tissues, it can still have all the same risks as a full tummy tuck, though perhaps the risk is slightly lower as the surgery may be somewhat shorter in duration. The standard...
If your mini tummy tuck did not include an umbilical slide (release of the belly button from below and reinsertion into the rectus sheath at a lower point), then the stalk of the belly button may pull it upward over time. If it did include an umbilical slide, then where it is, is where it...
An extended mini tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgical procedure that combines elements of a traditional tummy tuck with a mini tummy tuck. It typically addresses excess skin and fat in the lower abdominal area, but the incision is longer than in a standard mini tummy tuck. This procedure may be...