I had a mini tummy tuck and Lipo with no muscle repair a year ago. I was hoping for a better out come. I wish I had found this site before I made my decision for a mini.
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I highly encourage your friend to stop using cigarettes, meth, or any other drug not approved by her surgeon. Cigarettes contain nicotine which constricts blood vessels. This can lead to delayed healing, wounds, necrosis, and infection. Meth is simply dangerous and can lead to a host of...
From the photos submitted it appears you would have been a better candidate for a full tummy tuck. It appears there is adequate skin and would have given you a more complete result. I encourage you to speak to your surgeon and potentially get a second opinion on how to proceed.
During a mini tummy tuck your surgeon will be limited in how much muscle repair can be performed. The area below the belly button can be addressed but that may leave a protruding area above the tummy giving a "muffin top" look. Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an...