I had a child 10 years ago and lost some weight. Would a mini tummy tuck help? (Photos)

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Hi I’d really appreciate some professional opinions please on an issue that’s bothered me for 10 years now. I hate my stomach! I had a child 10 years ago and lost some weight - nothing too drastic, but I hate the look of my tummy now. I workout a lot and am very active. I’m not sure if it’s fat or loose skin, if I pinch it I can feel fat but I’ve always wondered if a mini tummy tuck would help. I feel like I’ve worked so hard on myself and I’m sick of being so insecure of my tummy, I don’t want another 10 years of feeling this way and have been considering it as an option for years. Thank you

Justin Yovino, MD, FACS · Answer

There is skin and fat issues. A mini tuck would remove some, but not all, of the extra skin below the belly button. It would result in partial improvement. A liposuction only approach would result in a smaller version of the current you.  Liposuction and mini tuck would be better. A full abdominoplasty including liposuction would be the best but requires the most surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. This would remove all of the skin from the belly button to pubic and from hip to hip. It would allow for full muscle tightening as well.

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately, after pregnancy, hard work, diet and exercise does not always tighten skin and muscle which were stretched by the baby and remove all stubborn fat.

The flattest tummy with the tightest skin and best results would be with a full tummy tuck. A mini will still leave lose skin around the belly button and not tighten muscles all the wad from chest to pubis as a full would. Trade off is low bikini line (if possible) scar.

If you don’t want that, an option is Vaser ultrasound liposuction which will remove stubborn fat and tighten skin to a degree. It will improve but not to the level of a tummy tuck. Not will muscles be tightened.

An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to further discuss your options and expectations.

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