May I qualify for a mini tummy tuck (148lb, 5'10)? (Photos)

Thank you for your question and photos. you are a great candidate for only Mini Tummy tuck not a full tummy tuck and you do not need any liposuction.

From your photos it appears you have abdominal wall laxity both above and below your belly button. For this reason a standard tummy tuck would be the better choice. A mini would not allow for muscle tightening above the belly button which could lead to an odd contour. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.

Thank you for your question and pictures. I would recomend you to get a full tummy tuck with liposuction. If you're willing to travel, Surgeons in the Dominican Republic have experience and very high standard of excellence when it comes to plastic surgery. I'm positive you can get what you're looking for

Thank you very much for your question, the excess skin that you have in the abdomen is abundant, and the procedure that I recommend to you is a complete tummytuck, because your abdominal skin fold is from each iliac crest, and with a mini it is not enough, additionally we must correct the abdominal wall so that the result can meet your expectations and look flatRemoval of excess skin and fatAbdominoplasty is a surgical procedure whose purpose is to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to strengthen the muscles of the abdominal wall.With the tummy tuck you get a flatter and firmer abdomen and a narrower waist.It is especially suitable for women whose abdominal muscles have relaxed after one or several pregnancies and do not regain the tone they had before.It is indicated in women and men who are concerned about the accumulation of fat and excess skin in the abdominal area and that does not improve despite diet and physical exercise.In addition, in women and men who have moderate obesity and with the passage of time, the abdominal skin has lost elasticity and there has been a localized accumulation in the area that we know as the "belly"BeforeThe plastic surgeon will determine the best surgical option to improve your silhouette: sometimes, in limited accumulations below the navel, a mini-abdominoplasty procedure or liposuction may be sufficient, sometimes it may be necessary to associate a liposuction with the abdominoplasty. flanks or hips to harmonize your contour and achieve an aesthetically attractive silhouette.
DuringAbdominoplasty is performed under general anesthesia in the operating room. The duration depends on whether it is complete or just a mini tummy tuck, it can last from 2 to 4 hours.
AfterYou should wear a girdle for approximately three months. It may take weeks or a few months for you to feel like you were before and depending on your physical condition, you can return to work in 2 weeks or after a month.

Thanks for the question.

In this regard, I recommend you a Mini Tummy Tuck to get a flat abdomen and waist and back Liposculpture, getting better curves especially in the waist, improving your body contour.

Kind regards,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-