Should I get mini tummy tuck or full tummy tuck after liposuction I had last year? (Photo)

After review of your photos, desires and expectations, I think a mini-tummy tuck will be the best option to address your concerns. This is a very low risk option with minimal down time, no drains and can be done with a light oral sedation and local tumescent anesthesia. I would not hesitate to proceed. Thank you.

A full tummy tuck would best address looseness and contour issues, especially if revision liposuction is not a good option.

An exam and consultation with your/a plastic surgeon is recommended to confirm this as well as discuss your best options and expectations.

Hello and thank you for your question regarding whether you should get a mini tummy tuck or a full tummy tuck after the liposuction you had last year.

Thank you for your history and your pictures. Based on the information provided and your photos, it appears that you have significant loose skin and a vertical scar under your belly button. Because of this, I highly recommend a full tummy tuck.

A full tummy tuck involves making an incision from hip to hip, removing excess skin, and tightening the underlying abdominal muscles. This procedure will effectively remove the vertical scar under your belly button and address the loose skin and any remaining fat pockets. Additionally, your rectus abdominus muscle will be plicated, which means it will be tightened, giving you the best overall results and a smoother, more contoured appearance.

A mini tummy tuck is more limited in scope and typically addresses only the area below the belly button. Given your concerns and the presence of the vertical scar, a mini tummy tuck would likely not provide the comprehensive results you are looking for.

You likely do not need additional liposuction before the tummy tuck, as the tummy tuck procedure itself will include the removal of excess skin and fat. However, this can be confirmed during a detailed consultation with your plastic surgeon.

Good luck. I hope this helps answer your question regarding the best procedure to address your concerns.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS

Hello, thank you for the photos and question. I recommend a full Tummy Tuck as this will address all the loose skin and tighten the full tummy. With the full tummy tuck the diastasis recti repair will bring in your waist more as well. Best of luck.

If you are only concerned about the area below your belly button, then a mini tummy tuck may be sufficient.

Thanks so much for your question

The decision between a mini tummy tuck and a full tummy tuck depends on your specific needs, goals, and the extent of correction required. Both procedures address concerns related to the abdominal area, but they have differences in terms of the targeted area, incision size, and the extent of tissue manipulation

If your concerns are primarily located below the belly button and involve minimal excess skin and muscle laxity, a mini tummy tuck may be sufficient. If you have concerns across the entire abdominal area, including above the belly button, a full tummy tuck might be more appropriate.

Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your specific goals and receive personalized recommendations based on your anatomy and desired outcomes. They will be able to assess your abdominal area, discuss your expectations, and guide you toward the most suitable option for your needs.

Sincerely,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol

You will need a full tummy tuck. This can pull the skin down from above the umbilicus to your pubic region. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. It appears that based on the degree of skin elasticity and muscle weakness that a full tummy tuck will provide you the best results. Hope this helps.

Just based on your photos, I think you would do very well with a mini tuck. Your upper abdomen does look good, but the lower could be helped. Congratulations on your weight loss!

Thank you for your question. Depending on the amount of extra skin and fat in your lower abdomen, a mini tummy tuck is recommended to treat fat pockets and loose skin. It can be sufficient if you are worried about only the lower abdomen. A full tummy tuck, on the other hand, is more thorough and is advised if you have loose skin and fullness over your whole abdomen. Based on your pictures, a mini tummy tuck will pull your belly button more downward. Best on the results you are looking for, it is advisable to speak with a board-certified surgeon who can assess your situation and provide advice.