I had a mini tummy tuck with lipo and the lower muscles tightned on March 3rd. I am 17 days post op and still wearing my compression garment. I was happy with my results right after surgery other than the swelling which I new would be temporary...but as the swelling has gone down, the skin has gotten loose. My surgeon told me at my 2 week appt. that as the swelling goes down even more, the skin may just get looser. This is not what I paid for! any advice?
Answer: More than one way to skin a tummy. Hybrid tummy tucks.
Conventional wisdom is to either pull just from the belly button down for a mini tummy tuck. OR pull the entire abdomen down, make it really tight and create a new belly button - full tummy tuck. But there is a hybrid surgery where we float the belly button down to a lower spot without creating a new one. We get way more tightness but still use the mini incision.
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Conventional wisdom is to either pull just from the belly button down for a mini tummy tuck. OR pull the entire abdomen down, make it really tight and create a new belly button - full tummy tuck. But there is a hybrid surgery where we float the belly button down to a lower spot without creating a new one. We get way more tightness but still use the mini incision.
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A mini TT is just that, a mini. Some need to have a full TT so more skin can be removed, and the tightness is greater. In addition, the muscle can be tightened in several locations if needed. The full TT is just more of a complete procedure. The mini is for those with small issues, and a good muscle.
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A mini TT is just that, a mini. Some need to have a full TT so more skin can be removed, and the tightness is greater. In addition, the muscle can be tightened in several locations if needed. The full TT is just more of a complete procedure. The mini is for those with small issues, and a good muscle.
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October 26, 2016
Answer: Full or mini tummy tuck?
In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present consultation. For example, the area of skin excised is quite small. The abdominal wall musculature is addressed below the umbilicus leaving the upper number wall potentially lax. The appearance of the umbilicus is not necessarily addressed sufficiently.
For most patients who have had pregnancies and/or weight loss a full abdominoplasty is necessary to achieve the desired results. Of course, there are downsides (including a longer scar and probably a longer recovery time) but for most patients the benefits outweigh the downsides. It is not unusual to see patients who've had mini tummy tuck surgery present for revisionary surgery.
It is important to work with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to obtain advice (based on good ethics and judgment) to improve your chances of a successful outcome and minimize the need for further surgery.
I hope this helps.
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Answer: Full or mini tummy tuck?
In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present consultation. For example, the area of skin excised is quite small. The abdominal wall musculature is addressed below the umbilicus leaving the upper number wall potentially lax. The appearance of the umbilicus is not necessarily addressed sufficiently.
For most patients who have had pregnancies and/or weight loss a full abdominoplasty is necessary to achieve the desired results. Of course, there are downsides (including a longer scar and probably a longer recovery time) but for most patients the benefits outweigh the downsides. It is not unusual to see patients who've had mini tummy tuck surgery present for revisionary surgery.
It is important to work with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to obtain advice (based on good ethics and judgment) to improve your chances of a successful outcome and minimize the need for further surgery.
I hope this helps.
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Answer: Mini-tummy tuck equals mini-result
As far as I am concerned, there are very limitied indications for a mini-tummy tuck. Mini tummy tucks work only on a small subset of patients who have a flat and firm upper abdomen, a lax lower abdomen, a relatively high naturally located belly button, and a relatively small amount of redundant skin in the lower abdomen. If a patient does not meet those criteria, then a mini-tummy tuck is the incorrect procedure. In my practice, most patients fall into one of two categories:
1) Good skin but too much abdominal fat: these patients are good candidates for liposuction.
2) Lax abdominal wall musculature and loose abdominal skin: these patients are good candidates for full abdominoplasty.
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Answer: Mini-tummy tuck equals mini-result
As far as I am concerned, there are very limitied indications for a mini-tummy tuck. Mini tummy tucks work only on a small subset of patients who have a flat and firm upper abdomen, a lax lower abdomen, a relatively high naturally located belly button, and a relatively small amount of redundant skin in the lower abdomen. If a patient does not meet those criteria, then a mini-tummy tuck is the incorrect procedure. In my practice, most patients fall into one of two categories:
1) Good skin but too much abdominal fat: these patients are good candidates for liposuction.
2) Lax abdominal wall musculature and loose abdominal skin: these patients are good candidates for full abdominoplasty.
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October 26, 2016
Answer: Mini-tummy tuck result, what can be done for improvement
Based on your photos it appears you still have some loose skin and stretch marks of your lower abdominal area. It's too early still to have anything surgical done, but after six months or so, if you're not happy you may want to consider a revision to remove more skin. It appears as if you may have been suited to a full tummy tuck, but this is difficult to determine without examining you in person.
Be patient for now and communicate with your plastic surgeon your concerns.
Best wishes,
Dr. Bruno
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Answer: Mini-tummy tuck result, what can be done for improvement
Based on your photos it appears you still have some loose skin and stretch marks of your lower abdominal area. It's too early still to have anything surgical done, but after six months or so, if you're not happy you may want to consider a revision to remove more skin. It appears as if you may have been suited to a full tummy tuck, but this is difficult to determine without examining you in person.
Be patient for now and communicate with your plastic surgeon your concerns.
Best wishes,
Dr. Bruno
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