Can excess abdominal skin be removed without a tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck?

Thank you for your question. There is no way to get rid of extra skin without cutting it out. Technology for skin shrinkage or tightening has been disappointing thus far. You can remove excess skin with the same incision you use in a tummy tuck but without manipulating the abdominal muscles. This is known as a panniculectomy. The length of the scar is typically the same as a TT or Mini TT, but there is not as much improvement of abdominal wall contour. Most plastic surgeons would consider it a bad idea, and would recommend an abdominoplasty. I hope this was helpful.

Excess skin from the abdomen can be removed a number of different ways, but the standard full tummy tuck is the best for most cases.  Mini tummy tucks usually leave a disappointing result and few patients are actually good candidate for the procedure.

If you have loose skin with stretch marks, then the best option is to remove the skin by way of tummy tuck or mini-tummy tuck. Please consult with an experienced plastic surgeon to see which procedure is best for you. The scar is typically worth the improved contour that you will achieve from the tummy tuck.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno