Would a mini tummy tuck be helpful for the loose skin on my stomach? How is it different from a regular tummy tuck? (Photo)

I personally do not do anything more limited than a traditional tummy tuck the incision that goes from hip bone to hip bone otherwise, even if it doesn’t seem, if you do more limited incision, you can still be left behind with residual skin past the incision line so this will definitely give you the best outcome. The incisions are done really nicely around the natural creases of the bikini area in which you will be able to conceal with your underwear and due time with the incisions will look very faint, like a stretch mark at the most. and of course, in addition to the skin removal, we would do muscle repair to help tighten the area, which can be compromised after weight loss or pregnancies.

A mini tummy tuck is best for those with concerns that are limited to the area below the belly button. A standard tummy tuck addresses excess fat, skin, and abdominal wall laxity both above and below the belly button. Further evaluation is needed but you may be a candidate for BodyTite. This is a minimally invasive procedure that tightens skin using RF technology. There is no general anesthesia needed for this procedure. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.

A full tummy tuck typically treats two problems.
The first is muscle separation from previous pregnancy and the second is abdominal skin laxity of both upper and lower abdomen.
A mini tummy tuck primarily treats, moderate abdominal skin laxity of the lower abdomen only.
Most women who have skin black city, but the lower abdomen also do so of the upper abdomen, especially if it’s pregnancy related.
A full tummy tuck also differs in that it requires a scar around the belly button with a potentially unnatural looking belly button after(depends on who does the procedure).
If you’re abdominal wall bulges from previous pregnancies, (muscle separation)and you have skin laxity of your upper abdomen, then a full tummy tuck is the better procedure.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD