Mini Tummy Tuck for Stretch Marks?

Question

I developed stretch marks from just bellow my belly button and below after my first pregnancy my skin isn't that loose yet, however, I do have a bit of a pot belly and if I lie down a little skin sinks in my belly buton. Do you think a Mini tummy tuck will get rid of my stretch marks below my belly button, and how much skin is removed with this proceudre?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It's difficult to determine if you are a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck without an exam or photos.  Some of the stretch marks located below the belly button will be removed during a mini tummy tuck, but it depends on the location.  Those that remain will be pulled lower.  I've included a video that demonstrates tummy tuck incisions that I hope you find helpful.

Jeffrey D. Wagner, MD · Answer

Need pictures, but from what you are describing, you probably need a full abdominoplasty to address these issues.  Stretch marks cannot be selectively removed; they are true dermal scars and the involved skin needs to be excised.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

A mini tummy tuck will only eliminate about half of the stretch marks from your belly button to your pubis. See the attached video in the link below to see the amounts of skin removed with these tummy tucks

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

Cant really say without seeing pics.  A mini tuck takes out minimal skin and will leave stretch marks behind if the marks extend up to the belly button.
You need to be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon or maybe if you post some pictures up here we would be able to comment better.
Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

A mini tummy tuck will not remove al ot of the stretch marks that you complain about. A full tummy tuck will remove most of the ones below the umbilicus.

Mini Tummy Tuck for Stretch Marks?

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