Mini Tummy Tuck - can I remove a small amount of skin? (Photos)

The results of a tummy tuck can be negatively affected with subsequent weight loss, therefore it would be a good idea to achieve your goal weight before proceeding. There appears to be some loose skin above your belly button, which would probably only get worse with further weight loss. For this reason, a full tummy tuck is more suitable for you.

Thank you for your photos. As you have a plan in mind to exercise and naturally reduce down to the abdominal and flank contour that you want, that should be done 1st. Once you are at your goal weight, if you still have the loose skin on your lower tummy, I think a mini tummy tuck would be an excellent option to help contour your lower abdomen. Your C-section scar and the small amount of skin overhang could be removed to give you that little bit of help that you’re looking for. If you have a diastasis of your muscles below your belly button, that could be repaired with a mini tummy tuck. If your diastasis extends above your belly button that would not be able to be treated with a mini tummy tuck and other options would have to be considered. Best wishes.

From the submitted photos the best result would be from a standard tummy tuck. This would remove excess fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. You can consider a mini tummy tuck, but it won't be the best result. Liposuction could help remove some of the excess subcutaneous fat but you may be left with more skin laxity. A standard tummy tuck would give you a flatter, tighter tummy and a natural result is achievable.