This lower belly bulge seems impossible to remove. Am I a candidate for a mini tummy tuck? (Photos)

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I’m female, 33 years old, 5’5” and weigh 130 lbs. I’ve had two kids and now have extra skin in my lower abdomen. I do have extra skin above my belly button but I don’t really care all that much about that. I’ve been going to the gym and this lower belly bulge seems impossible to remove. I don’t want a full tummy tuck. I have a stressful job plus young kids and I just can’t go through a recovery that intense. Is there any chance for a mini tummy tuck with a shorter recovery?

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately despite hard work, diet some pregnancy changes are stubborn.

Lose skin is best addressed with a full tummy tuck rather than mini. And Vaser ultrasound/ Smart Lipo laser liposuction will probably not tighten skin emoji for your goals.

We have many patients who do not need muscle repair and get very nice results with skin only tummy tuck.

This makes recovery much easier and shorter.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph and returning to such great shape after your pregnancies. Nothing replaces an in-person  examination of your tissues but it appears you could have a nice improvement with a mini-tummy tuck procedure to address the excess skin and lax muscles of your lower abdomen.  A thorough discussion of the limitations of the procedure does need to be discussed so that you can make the best decision for you and your responsibilities.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your nicely, post of photos, a mini tummy tuck with liposuction and plasma are indicated best of virtual consult with. Expect fees to range from $8000-$10,000.

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