After having three pregnancies my tummy has never been the same. I am 52 years old and extremely fit, however, no amount of crunches will tighten my tummy. I am starting to do my homework in regards to finding a doctor etc, but am very curious as to whether, or not I can have a mini tuck, or if I will require a full one. Any advice would be appreciated.
Answer: TT Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, it looks like you would be a great candidate for an abdominoplasty to get rid of 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 tummy tuck. Muscle repair, removal of excess skin, and liposuction are all included with both a mini and a full 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!
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Answer: TT Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, it looks like you would be a great candidate for an abdominoplasty to get rid of 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 tummy tuck. Muscle repair, removal of excess skin, and liposuction are all included with both a mini and a full 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!
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January 23, 2025
Answer: Mini vs full tuck A mini tummy took is an operation for somebody that has loose skin localized to the lower abdomen. Based on your pictures, you have loose skin throughout your entire abdomen. You would be sacrificing the quality of the result and honestly not saving that much on scar length. A full tummy tuck in your case would remove all of the skin, lack of your entire abdomen, reconstruct, your abdominal muscle, separation, or diathesis, and leave you with a flat firm abdomen.
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January 23, 2025
Answer: Mini vs full tuck A mini tummy took is an operation for somebody that has loose skin localized to the lower abdomen. Based on your pictures, you have loose skin throughout your entire abdomen. You would be sacrificing the quality of the result and honestly not saving that much on scar length. A full tummy tuck in your case would remove all of the skin, lack of your entire abdomen, reconstruct, your abdominal muscle, separation, or diathesis, and leave you with a flat firm abdomen.
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October 28, 2024
Answer: Will I need a full one? There are good options for rejuvenating your tummy. The first question is if you have noticeable diastasis, meaning a bulge in-between your six-pack muscles when you do a sit up or plank type of action. Your muscles look flat in your photo so this is likely not a major issue in decision making. Having said that, a mini-tt will NOT suffice as the loose skin above your belly button will persist. Assuming no diastasis, I would recommend some liposuction with skin excision and umbilical transposition. This is a tummy tuck type of skin excision excluding the muscle tightening. This can be done with an oral cocktail for sedation and local tumescent anesthesia, so you never go "under". There are no drains with resumption of activity as tolerated. There is an overall lower complication rate and down time compared to a traditional tummy tuck. On caveat is that you may have a vertical scar if your umbilical opening does not stretch down to your horizontal scar below the bikini line; but still, I think it would be a good "trade-off" to rejuvenate your tummy. This is a great option for many women out there . . . An in-person exam by an experienced body plastic surgeon will help guide you in your decision. Thank you, I hope this helps.
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October 28, 2024
Answer: Will I need a full one? There are good options for rejuvenating your tummy. The first question is if you have noticeable diastasis, meaning a bulge in-between your six-pack muscles when you do a sit up or plank type of action. Your muscles look flat in your photo so this is likely not a major issue in decision making. Having said that, a mini-tt will NOT suffice as the loose skin above your belly button will persist. Assuming no diastasis, I would recommend some liposuction with skin excision and umbilical transposition. This is a tummy tuck type of skin excision excluding the muscle tightening. This can be done with an oral cocktail for sedation and local tumescent anesthesia, so you never go "under". There are no drains with resumption of activity as tolerated. There is an overall lower complication rate and down time compared to a traditional tummy tuck. On caveat is that you may have a vertical scar if your umbilical opening does not stretch down to your horizontal scar below the bikini line; but still, I think it would be a good "trade-off" to rejuvenate your tummy. This is a great option for many women out there . . . An in-person exam by an experienced body plastic surgeon will help guide you in your decision. Thank you, I hope this helps.
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December 24, 2023
Answer: Hello Hello, you need a complete tummy tuck, to leave the best possible result, that it is a fairly low scar is important so that it is not seen
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December 24, 2023
Answer: Hello Hello, you need a complete tummy tuck, to leave the best possible result, that it is a fairly low scar is important so that it is not seen
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June 4, 2023
Answer: Full Tummy tuck A mini tummy tuck is a surgical procedure designed to address loose skin and excess fat in the lower abdomen. It involves removing a small amount of skin and fat below the belly button while preserving the belly button itself and avoiding any muscle tightening. Technically, it is for patients with loose skin in the lower abdominal area. However, if there is loose skin above the belly button, muscle laxity, or a short scar, a full tummy tuck may be more suitable. A physical examination is necessary to determine the most effective procedure for achieving your desired results. In you case, you can benefit from a full tummy tuck.
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June 4, 2023
Answer: Full Tummy tuck A mini tummy tuck is a surgical procedure designed to address loose skin and excess fat in the lower abdomen. It involves removing a small amount of skin and fat below the belly button while preserving the belly button itself and avoiding any muscle tightening. Technically, it is for patients with loose skin in the lower abdominal area. However, if there is loose skin above the belly button, muscle laxity, or a short scar, a full tummy tuck may be more suitable. A physical examination is necessary to determine the most effective procedure for achieving your desired results. In you case, you can benefit from a full tummy tuck.
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