Could my c-section shelf be corrected with a mini tuck and liposuction? (photos)

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!

Given your photos and expectations, liposuction with a mini-tummy tuck will make a dramatic difference and I would not hesitate to offer. This is done with local tumescent anesthesia and an oral cocktail of pills so you do not have to go asleep, no drains and a very reasonable recovery with return to work in 3-5 days. This is an excellent option for you. See link for an example. Thank you.

Hello and thank you for your question!

The short answer is yes! using an incision which would be slightly wider and lower than the C section scar along with another around the belly button, a board certified plastic surgeon would be able to revise the scar and only remove a small ellipse of skin, while still able to address the full length of muscle diastasis, and not drastically alter the position of the belly button. good luck on your journey!

The c-section scar can be corrected with a mini tummy tuck and liposuction. A full tummy tuck would be better but you should be able to get by with a mini tummy tuck and liposuction.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hi jlewis84,
Removing the skin and soft tissue "shelf" and a little liposuction are a good option for the outer tissue layers but will not address the abdominal muscle wall laxity that arises after multiple pregnancies (and can exist in slender/non-overweight patients). Unfortunately still pics don't help entirely as the best way to assess for this laxity is an in-person examination (when you tighten and relax the rectus & oblique muscles)- your surgeon may recommend muscle tightening too. The new scar can be positioned slightly lower to remove the Csection scar altogether. Good luck!-Dr. Doolabh

Dear jlewis84,
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

Greetings from Turkey! Your C-section scar can be used as the site of mini tuck incision; it will be a smoother scar after the mini tuck but will be a wider one than it is now. In your case, combining a mini tuck with liposuction to the abdomen and waist will give you much better results. Best of luck and kind regards.

You have developed saggy skin above belly button and loose muscle which is responsible of the protruding appearance, not only excess if fat. So liposuction will help only with the excess of fat but not with loose muscle. So you will remain protruding.
MiniTT will help partially to remove a very small amount of skin otherwise you will develop dog ears. You can still have a short Tummy tuck, muscle repair and look astonishing.
We are not getting any younger and the loose muscle San saggy skin will only be worst in couple of years.
You don’t appear to have any abnormal scaring.
Be encouraged.
Dr. Cárdenas


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based on these photos, you are excellent candidate for mini TT (without belly button transfer) and liposuction. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in body contouring is recommended. Good luck.

Hello @jlewis84, thank you for your question. A mini tummy tuck with liposuction could be a good option for you to address your concerns regarding the 'c-section shelf'. A mini tummy tuck typically involves a smaller incision, similar to a c-section scar, and can include extensive muscle plication (tightening), which helps contract and tighten the muscles in your lower abdomen. The ultimate determination of the most appropriate procedure should be made in consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you and determine a surgical plan according to your needs. Best wishes! Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).