Would I be a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck? 43 y/o with 2 previous pregnancies (photos)

Based on these photos, you are a very good candidate for a mini TT. Tightening of skin, possibly selective liposuction, would be suggested options. Good luck.

Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, it looks like you would be a great candidate for a mini abdominoplasty to get rid of excess skin. A mini tummy tuck is going to have a smaller incision than a full tummy tuck. Muscle repair, removal of excess skin, and liposuction are all included with both a mini tummy tuck. I recommend scheduling a consult appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals!

Looking at your photos, I would bet you would need a full tummy tuck to maximally rejuvenate your abdomen and meet your expectations. There are other options like you mention, like liposuction with a mini skin tuck with, or without umbilical transposition, but I would imagine it would not satisfy your ultimate end-game. See attached reference for a case much like yours. Thank you and I hope this helps.

Hello, you need a complete tummy tuck, to leave the best possible result, also you need muscle repair, that it is a fairly low scar is important so that it is not seen

A mini TT involves removal of a small amount of skin and fat below the belly button that addresses only the lower portion of the abdomen. No plication or muscle tightening is performed and belly button remains attached and unchanged. This procedure should work for you.

Based on your pictures, you are likely an excellent candidate for a mini tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck addresses skin laxity below the belly button while a full tummy tuck with muscle plication comprehensively removes excess skin and fat on the entire abdomen while simultaneously tightening your muscles in a "corset-like" fashion. You may want to consider a full tummy tuck for optimal outcomes. However, if your goal is to have a smaller scar, a mini tummy tuck might offer you some significant improvement.
A virtual or in person consultation with a TummyTuck specialist will provide you an accurate recommendation and pricing.
Respectfully, Brandon Richland, MD

Dear achiz758,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

It is hard to tell from a photo alone but you may be a candidate for a mini tummy tuck with umbi float. This will allow for a full muscle repair which you probably need, and the belly button can be moved lower a tiny bit. This should smooth out the entire abdomen but will not significantly tighten skin above the belly button area.

Thank you for your question and series of photographs.  Nothing replaces an in-person examination, but I think you would most benefit from a full tummy tuck.  Although you have done a great job of getting back into shape your skin and muscle laxity appears to be present above and below your belly button and only a full tummy tuck will be able to address both areas. Hope this helps.

A mini tuck or possibly a full tuck would work best for you, but you might get good results with noninvasive EMSculpt to help tighten you muscles.