I'm trying to make the decision to get a tummy tuck but I don't have any muscle separation and I've lost the weight, it's just the skin. Could I get away with a mini tuck? And how small could the scar be? Thanks!
Answer: Mini TT Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a great candidate for a mini-TT. The scar will be about 6-7 inches long and very low. This will allow you to remove the excess, wrinkled skin below the belly button and yield a great result.
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Answer: Mini TT Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a great candidate for a mini-TT. The scar will be about 6-7 inches long and very low. This will allow you to remove the excess, wrinkled skin below the belly button and yield a great result.
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Answer: Skin wedge Thank you for submitting your question and photos! By your photos, I would suggest getting a skin wedge done which will get rid of the small excess abdominal skin that you have. A skin wedge does not include muscle repair like a tummy tuck does. The incision for a skin wedge would be low on your abdomen and about as small/low as a c-section scar. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals!
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Answer: Skin wedge Thank you for submitting your question and photos! By your photos, I would suggest getting a skin wedge done which will get rid of the small excess abdominal skin that you have. A skin wedge does not include muscle repair like a tummy tuck does. The incision for a skin wedge would be low on your abdomen and about as small/low as a c-section scar. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals!
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February 15, 2023
Answer: Mini tummy tuck vs full tummy tuck A mini-tummy tuck is a good option for people who have loose skin limited to only the lower area of the abdomen and whose belly button already sits high. It will not address any laxity of skin above your belly button. It is also a good option for those who wish to avoid a scar around the belly button. From your photos, it looks as if most of your skin laxity is below your belly button, which also sits in a nice high position. You would likely be a good candidate for a mini-tummy tuck, but I would make sure to consult in person with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can review the trade offs of each option.
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February 15, 2023
Answer: Mini tummy tuck vs full tummy tuck A mini-tummy tuck is a good option for people who have loose skin limited to only the lower area of the abdomen and whose belly button already sits high. It will not address any laxity of skin above your belly button. It is also a good option for those who wish to avoid a scar around the belly button. From your photos, it looks as if most of your skin laxity is below your belly button, which also sits in a nice high position. You would likely be a good candidate for a mini-tummy tuck, but I would make sure to consult in person with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can review the trade offs of each option.
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December 29, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck abdominoplasty flat abdomen rectus diastasis flat tummy pubic lift Thank you for your question regarding whether you should have a mini tummy tuck or a full tummy tuck after postpartum or after your delivery. Thank you for attaching pictures as well as your history. On profile view, your muscle seems to be intact. However, on the frontal view, you have a lot of wrinkled skin. The wrinkled skin is evidence of stretch marks. You are having your tummy tuck to get rid of the stretch marks. I would strongly suggest a full tummy tuck. A full tuck would eliminate more skin than a mini tummy tuck. As the name implies, a mini tummy tuck would only give you mini results. If you want more skin removed, go for the real deal—the full tummy tuck. The incision would be placed low, tissue dissection would be carried up to the sternum, and excess skin and fat from the top of the belly button to the upper pubic region would be removed. This would be the best surgery for you; I hope this information helps.
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December 29, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck abdominoplasty flat abdomen rectus diastasis flat tummy pubic lift Thank you for your question regarding whether you should have a mini tummy tuck or a full tummy tuck after postpartum or after your delivery. Thank you for attaching pictures as well as your history. On profile view, your muscle seems to be intact. However, on the frontal view, you have a lot of wrinkled skin. The wrinkled skin is evidence of stretch marks. You are having your tummy tuck to get rid of the stretch marks. I would strongly suggest a full tummy tuck. A full tuck would eliminate more skin than a mini tummy tuck. As the name implies, a mini tummy tuck would only give you mini results. If you want more skin removed, go for the real deal—the full tummy tuck. The incision would be placed low, tissue dissection would be carried up to the sternum, and excess skin and fat from the top of the belly button to the upper pubic region would be removed. This would be the best surgery for you; I hope this information helps.
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December 20, 2022
Answer: Depends on your goals Hi ladylerm,
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December 20, 2022
Answer: Depends on your goals Hi ladylerm,
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December 16, 2022
Answer: Mini tummy tuck or full? a mini tummy tuck will improve your appearance but not as much as a more complete procedure. The later would allow greater skin resection.
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December 16, 2022
Answer: Mini tummy tuck or full? a mini tummy tuck will improve your appearance but not as much as a more complete procedure. The later would allow greater skin resection.
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