Would a mini-tummy tuck suffice in order to flatten my stomach area & remove the pouch? (Photos)

If the only thing that bothers you is the skin roll, then a mini tummy tuck will get rid of it. It seems that you have good muscle tone and no excess skin above your belly button. A tummy tuck if you haven't had kids, loose skin above your belly button and muscle separation, is not indicated.

From your photos it appears the majority of your skin laxity is below the belly button. A mini tummy tuck addresses the skin and fat below the belly button but does not address the upper abdomen. A full (or standard) tummy tuck allows your surgeon to address fat and skin excess above the belly button as well as correct any rectus diastases (muscle separation) that may be present. I've included a link which discusses the different procedures at length.
I recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals. Your surgeon will perform a physical exam during which they will evaluate the skin, fat, and abdominal muscles. This will allow them to make an appropriate surgical recommendation in order to help you achieve your goals. Best of luck on your surgical journey!

You are a good candidate for liposuction with a mini-tummy tuck. Liposuction alone will likely not completely flatten that area. This can be done with a light oral sedation, local tumescent anesthesia with no drains. I would not hesitate to proceed.

Hello GIMYEKIS,
Thank you for reaching out with your question about the best approach to flatten your stomach and remove the pouch. Given your history of weight loss and having undergone 10 radio frequency skin tightening procedures with minimal improvement, it's important to carefully consider the most effective surgical option.
Based on your situation, a full tummy tuck, rather than a mini tummy tuck, is likely the more suitable choice. A mini tummy tuck typically only addresses excess skin and fat in the lower abdominal area and doesn't involve repairing the rectus abdominis muscle wall or altering the belly button.
In contrast, a full tummy tuck offers a more comprehensive solution. It involves removing excess skin and fat from the area above the pubic region up to the belly button. This procedure also includes lifting and flattening the pubic region, tightening the rectus abdominis muscles (which helps bring in the waistline), reconstructing the belly button, and overall contouring the abdominal area.
Given these factors, a full tummy tuck seems to align better with your needs and goals for a flatter stomach and removal of the pouch. However, it's crucial to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a personal evaluation and to discuss your options in detail.
Wishing you the best on your journey toward achieving your desired results.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Most of your excess skin appears to be below the umbilicus so you may get by with a mini tummy tuck. You can have a full tummy tuck done but I think that would be excessive.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for your question and photo. Needless to say, an examination in person would be required to properly evaluate you and advise you specifically, but your "pouch" can potentially be addressed a couple of ways. you may be a candidate for liposuction alone, or with a mini-abdominoplasty. The recovery from both is far quicker, easier and less painful than a full abdominoplasty that would involve muscle tightening. Based on your photos, it is difficult to assess your abdominal musculature but you appear to be in a normal body weight, and a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in body contouring and whose experience and aesthetics appeal to you should be able to achieve a very nice result for you. Please do your research. best of luck to you.

If you are content with your upper abdomen, just do the mini tuck. This will remove the lower pouch and can tighten the lower muscles as well.

From the posted photos it appears you will have improvement with a mini tummy tuck. This will remove the excess fullness below the belly button. It will not address any loose skin above the belly button. An in person evaluation is needed to determine if you have muscle separation above the belly button. If so, then a full tuck would be recommended. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.

Hi there! First question would be what type (and how deep) of RF skin tightening.
In general, I find few patients are good candidates for mini because only tightening the muscles below the belly button makes the abdomen above the belly button appear to bulge. In my opinion, just looking at your photos, your best result is with a full.
However, if your only concern is the skin excess, you may be a candidate for a skin-only mini without any muscle repair. Unfortunately this can cause hooding of the skin above the belly button if pulled too tight.
The best way to determine whether or not a mini would address your concerns without creating new ones would be to have an in-person consultation with board certified plastic surgeon(s) who can examine your abdomen and skin and determine the best treatment plan to achieve your goals.
Best wishes,
Justin Booth MD FACSAustin Plastic Surgery Institute

Dear Gimyekis,
You are about as ideal as a candidate can get for a mini tummy tuck. It's unfortunate that you wasted time and money on RF with no results. Good luck!