I'm a 45YO woman with no children, I had a lipo for which I am satisfied, but it left me with some loose skin just above the belly button (about an inch for a length of max 3 inches). I don't want the tummy tuck scars and I was wondering if there's a way to hide them within the navel - or if there is any effective non-surgical treatment. Thank you!
Answer: Saggy skin above bb The saggy skin you have is very obvious and no conservative treatment will eliminate or tighten your degree of saggy skin.
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Answer: Saggy skin above bb The saggy skin you have is very obvious and no conservative treatment will eliminate or tighten your degree of saggy skin.
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Answer: TT Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, it looks like you would be a great candidate for an abdominoplasty to get rid of any excess skin. The only difference in a mini vs a full abdominoplasty is how long the incision is. A mini tummy tuck is going to have a smaller incision than a full tummy tuck. Unfortunately, the incisions are made on the lower abdomen. Muscle repair, removal of excess skin, and liposuction are all included with both a mini and a full tummy tuck. I recommend scheduling a consult appointment 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: TT Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, it looks like you would be a great candidate for an abdominoplasty to get rid of any excess skin. The only difference in a mini vs a full abdominoplasty is how long the incision is. A mini tummy tuck is going to have a smaller incision than a full tummy tuck. Unfortunately, the incisions are made on the lower abdomen. Muscle repair, removal of excess skin, and liposuction are all included with both a mini and a full tummy tuck. I recommend scheduling a consult appointment 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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October 28, 2024
Answer: Can scars of a mini tummy tuck be hidden within the navel? Unfortunately, there is no effective non-invasive skin tightening modality (laser-lipo, radiofrequency etc. . . .) Also, there is no "gathering" type of procedure that will tighten the skin that you are concerned with. There is a reverse type of skin excision, but this leaves a long scar under your breasts which can be difficult to hide. The best option, in my opinion, is a skin only tummy tuck with umbilical transposition . . . otherwise, you will be disappointed. I wish we had non-invasive options, but at this stage of the game, we do not have the technology. Thank you and I hope this helps.
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October 28, 2024
Answer: Can scars of a mini tummy tuck be hidden within the navel? Unfortunately, there is no effective non-invasive skin tightening modality (laser-lipo, radiofrequency etc. . . .) Also, there is no "gathering" type of procedure that will tighten the skin that you are concerned with. There is a reverse type of skin excision, but this leaves a long scar under your breasts which can be difficult to hide. The best option, in my opinion, is a skin only tummy tuck with umbilical transposition . . . otherwise, you will be disappointed. I wish we had non-invasive options, but at this stage of the game, we do not have the technology. Thank you and I hope this helps.
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February 1, 2024
Answer: Mini Tummy Tuck Scars Hi-Thanks for submitting your question. If you are looking to avoid scars and tighten loose skin there are a few options which may be effective. BodyTite is an extremely effective non-surgical treatment to tighten the surface of the skin by using radio frequency. Another non-surgical option is Morpheus8. It combines microneedling with radio frequency technology that stimulates collagen and tightens the skin. To decided which non-surgical treatment would work best for you, consult with a board certified plastic surgeon or licensed, specialty trained aesthetician. Best of luck. Dr. Rodriguez
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February 1, 2024
Answer: Mini Tummy Tuck Scars Hi-Thanks for submitting your question. If you are looking to avoid scars and tighten loose skin there are a few options which may be effective. BodyTite is an extremely effective non-surgical treatment to tighten the surface of the skin by using radio frequency. Another non-surgical option is Morpheus8. It combines microneedling with radio frequency technology that stimulates collagen and tightens the skin. To decided which non-surgical treatment would work best for you, consult with a board certified plastic surgeon or licensed, specialty trained aesthetician. Best of luck. Dr. Rodriguez
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February 23, 2023
Answer: Mini TT scar Lower abdominoplasty scars are placed in the pubic area, very low. You will, very likely, need a type of abdominoplasty that does not need new BB., with a short scar. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is recommended. Good luck.
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February 23, 2023
Answer: Mini TT scar Lower abdominoplasty scars are placed in the pubic area, very low. You will, very likely, need a type of abdominoplasty that does not need new BB., with a short scar. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is recommended. Good luck.
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February 9, 2023
Answer: Abdomen No, the scars cannot be hidden in just the navel for you with any tuck. You might consider minimally invasive with small incision, radiofrequency treatment like Renuvion or ThermiTight for improvement in your skin. Otherwise, a full tummy tuck can give you the flat tight abdomen.
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February 9, 2023
Answer: Abdomen No, the scars cannot be hidden in just the navel for you with any tuck. You might consider minimally invasive with small incision, radiofrequency treatment like Renuvion or ThermiTight for improvement in your skin. Otherwise, a full tummy tuck can give you the flat tight abdomen.
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