Am I a candidate for a full tummy tuck? (Photo)

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Am i a good candidate for a full tummy tuck? Do I have enough skin to work with?

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

'enough skin' is an old concept that prevents people who would otherwise benefit from a tummy tuck from getting one. you only show one photo, but a full tummy tuck would likely benefit you even though you don't have redundant skin. You have loose skin, especially around your belly button that can only be addressed with a full tuck. although not shown, you likely have abdominal wall laxity, aka rectus diastasis, that can only be properly addressed with a full tuck. any surgeon that knows this would also give you a very low transverse incision that would hide in under a bikini.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on your photo alone, you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck. A formal evaluation would help determine whether it is the best option for you.

Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS · Answer

A little clinical information about your age, child-bearing and weight history would be helpful in giving a better answer. That said, the picture you submitted shows some loose skin just above the belly button which typically is a no-go sign for a mini tummy tuck since that loose skin will still be there afterwards. A fully tummy tuck is then the next option to discuss and I think probably a good option. A full exam by a board certified plastic surgeon who performs a lot of tummy tucks and detailed discussion afterwards would be helpful.

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