Do I still qualify for a mini tummy tuck? (Photo)

Your best bet for the ideal aesthetic outcome would be a traditional tummy tuck. But honestly, I wouldn’t get too caught up in “mini” vs “traditional” tummy tuck. Both remove excess tissue and plicate (or tighten) the abdominal muscles that have been stretched out from pregnancy. Both have an abdominal scar that I personally try to make as low as possible, as to hide underneath a lower rise bikini bottom. The main difference is leaving the belly button in its current position or “floating it” versus creating a new position, which I think would give a better outcome in your particular case. I would typically perform liposuction of the flanks and upper abdomen and do abdominal etching to give a more svelte, contoured, and athletic-looking result to your abdomen. Hope this helps! Best of luck in your aesthetic journey!

Given the lack of presumed diastasis and muscle laxity, liposuction with a mini-tummy tuck will help tighten and clean up the lower tummy. Having said that, you have stretch marks above your umbilicus and the skin may be somewhat loose compared to the lower abdomen. An umbilical transposition (kind of like the skin aspect of a tummy tuck) can help in this regard. This can all be done in the same setting with local anesthesia, no drains and minimal down time. Something to consider. Thank you.

Dear Forceful844255,
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