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.

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.