I’m currently stationed in South Korea and had a consultation for a TT. The Dr. said he would perform a modified mini TT by removing excess skin, repositioning the bellybutton, and doing some muscle repair. I do not like the bump above my naval, I know that a mini will not fix areas above the navel. The Dr. thought it was just muscle and that pulling the skin would make it better. He wasn’t confident in his opinion. Thoughts?
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Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, it looks like you would be a great candidate for an abdominoplasty to get rid of any excess skin. The only difference in a mini vs a full abdominoplasty is how long the incision is. A mini tummy tuck is going to have a smaller incision than a full...
Thanks for your question. It is difficult to give an in-depth answer without an inspersion examination. Since you are following up with your surgeon, I would keep going to your appointments and make sure they are in the loop with your symptoms. Good luck!
Hi, thanks for your question and photos. After 14 months, you are a candidate for a Tummy Tuck, to repair saggy and damaged skin. You can have great results with Lipo and Full Tummy Tuck, to stretch your waist. Remember that only after a physical exam is possible to say your best procedure, so...
