Would I be a candidate for a mini tummy tuck with liposuction? Two pregnancy's - 1 natural / 1 via c section. I would like to avoid a full tummy tuck as I don't like the hip to hip scar, I am looking for a more modest natural look. Also I have two young children and would like the recovery to be as simple as possible.
November 1, 2022
Answer: Considering options From your photos it appears you are a better candidate for a full tummy tuck. The reason is that the full tummy tuck would address the muscle wall laxity both above and below the belly button versus only below. By only addressing half you could end up with bulging of the upper abdomen. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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November 1, 2022
Answer: Considering options From your photos it appears you are a better candidate for a full tummy tuck. The reason is that the full tummy tuck would address the muscle wall laxity both above and below the belly button versus only below. By only addressing half you could end up with bulging of the upper abdomen. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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October 27, 2022
Answer: When to consider a full tummy tuck vs mini No one wants the hip to hip scar from a full tummy tuck but a mini only works for a relatively small percentage of women after pregnancies. Whichever one you choose, you likely have a muscle separation that would need repairing, and that is what will determine the recovery. While a full repair can be done with a mini using an umbilical float, it works much better when the belly button is higher.
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October 27, 2022
Answer: When to consider a full tummy tuck vs mini No one wants the hip to hip scar from a full tummy tuck but a mini only works for a relatively small percentage of women after pregnancies. Whichever one you choose, you likely have a muscle separation that would need repairing, and that is what will determine the recovery. While a full repair can be done with a mini using an umbilical float, it works much better when the belly button is higher.
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