I really would like to get a tummy tuck I. The near future or do anything else meanwhile to tighten loose postpartum skin but I’m dreading the long scar and wanted to know if it’s possible to get a tummy tuck w a shorter incision?
July 14, 2025
Answer: Scars From the submitted photos you appear to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. This would address the excess subcutaneous fat and skin as well as correct the abdominal wall laxity. Many of your stretch marks would also be addressed. A standard tummy tuck would be needed for best results. This would involve a low scar from about hip to hip as well as an incision around the belly button. The result would be a flatter, tighter tummy.
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July 14, 2025
Answer: Scars From the submitted photos you appear to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. This would address the excess subcutaneous fat and skin as well as correct the abdominal wall laxity. Many of your stretch marks would also be addressed. A standard tummy tuck would be needed for best results. This would involve a low scar from about hip to hip as well as an incision around the belly button. The result would be a flatter, tighter tummy.
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July 14, 2025
Answer: Long scar necessary Yes, in select cases, it is possible to perform a tummy tuck with a shorter incision — often referred to as a mini tummy tuck. However, whether you're a good candidate depends on where your excess skin and muscle laxity are located. Most of your excess skin is located below the umblicus; if the umblicus- sternum distance is suitable for a full tummy tuck it is better to have it. A short scar can provide limited abdominal contouring. However, it's important to note that for optimal reshaping, the incision must extend beyond the boundaries of all sagging tissue. In the long term, what truly matters is not the length of the incision but its placement and the extent of abdominal contouring achieved. Insufficient reshaping with a short incision can lead to disappointment. Tummy tuck incisions are designed to be thin and discreet, hidden within the lines of underwear or swimwear.
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July 14, 2025
Answer: Long scar necessary Yes, in select cases, it is possible to perform a tummy tuck with a shorter incision — often referred to as a mini tummy tuck. However, whether you're a good candidate depends on where your excess skin and muscle laxity are located. Most of your excess skin is located below the umblicus; if the umblicus- sternum distance is suitable for a full tummy tuck it is better to have it. A short scar can provide limited abdominal contouring. However, it's important to note that for optimal reshaping, the incision must extend beyond the boundaries of all sagging tissue. In the long term, what truly matters is not the length of the incision but its placement and the extent of abdominal contouring achieved. Insufficient reshaping with a short incision can lead to disappointment. Tummy tuck incisions are designed to be thin and discreet, hidden within the lines of underwear or swimwear.
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