Should I get a mini tummy tuck and Lipo, or just Lipo? (Photos)

Very few patients are candidates for the mini tummy tuck.  Women who want to get pregnant in the future should not opt for a mini tummy tuck, as pregnancy can disrupt the procedure’s results.  BodyTite is capable of producing a 45% contraction in tissues, which is greater than other technologies; it can be done in conjunction with liposuction.  Bodytite is used for treatment of all body areas with large volume to tighten skin on arms, abdomen (may be used in conjunction with liposuction), knees, inner thighs, and back. See the many before and after photos of patients who opted for this procedure in lieu of a TT on my website.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Concerns about the appearance of the abdomen are very common among patients consulting with a plastic surgeon. Just like every patient is different…so too is every abdomen. Different problems require different solutions. Your board certified plastic surgeon is uniquely trained to identify the problems as well as the appropriate solution.
The abdomen is commonly addressed via liposuction or abdominoplasty (“tummy – tuck”). Which procedure is best is dependent upon the source of the problem. 
Excess fat deposits underneath the skin can be addressed via liposuction. Liposuction will not address any other issues and may worsen the situation if there are other factors at play (such as skin excess and muscle laxity, see below)
Commonly patients concerns are centered around issues of excess skin as well as fat. A third factor, which is often overlooked by most patients is abdominal wall muscle laxity (typically seen in post partum mommies).  The tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to eliminate excess skin and fat and tighten the muscles in the abdominal wall to create a smoother and slimmer contour. The tummy tuck is designed to target areas of the abdomen that have not responded to diet and exercise, making it particularly popular among people that have a lot of loose or sagging skin around the abdominal area due to significant weight loss, as well as women with excess skin and stretched abdominal muscles following pregnancy and childbirth. 
Candidates for tummy tuck should be already at or near their ideal weight for optimal results. It is recommended to women that are planning on becoming pregnant to postpone the procedure until they are finished having children.
A mini-abdominoplasty is a short scar abdominoplasty. Optimal candidates have minimal skin excess localized below the level of the umbilicus (belly button). The major benefit of the procedure is the shorter scar burden. Alternatively, the drawback to the procedure is it's minimal access nature. The shorter scar and the upper limit of dissection (belly button) limits the opportunity to tighten the muscle as you only have access to the lower 1/3 of the muscle in the midline for plication (unless you float/detach the umbilicus which can only be performed in cases of minimal infraumbilical skin excess). 
Based upon your photos, you would likely benefit from a formal abdominoplasty with muscle tightening. You would also benefit from additional liposuction post abdominoplasty. It is unlikely that a mini-tummy tuck will deliver the results you seek (as demonstrated in your goal photo.
As always discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).