Should I get a mini tummy tuck or full?

Based on your photos, I think you are a better candidate for a full tummy tuck. A tummy tuck will tighten the abdominal muscles and address the excess skin, giving your abdomen a flatter and more contoured appearance. A mini tummy tuck will not really address the loose abdominal tissues above your belly button. I recommend setting up a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to formulate a treatment plan that best meets your needs.

You need a formal evaluation by a licensed plastic surgeon and expert in abdominal surgery to determine what is best for you and your goals.
The key to a successful tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) is to address the multiple layers that are damaged with pregnancies or weight fluctuations. For most patients I will perform internal rectus muscle plication to flatten and tighten the abdominal wall while creating a better waistline. The excess abdominal skin and fat is then excised and tightened, leaving a low, discreet transverse scar. Keeping this scar as low as possible is important so my patients can wear normal bikinis and low-cut jeans. For many patients, I will use liposuction as an adjunctive procedure to further refine the torso.
To accelerate recovery and reduce the risk of complications, I spend extra time placing progressive tension sutures to tack the abdominal tissues down to the abdominal wall and eliminate space for fluid to collect. I also use a medication called Exparel that is a local anesthetic that releases over a 3-day period; by injecting this carefully in the surgical areas, particularly where the muscle is tightened, I am able to dramatically reduce the immediate discomfort associated with abdominoplasties.
Ideal candidates for this procedure are women who have had children or experienced extreme weight loss and were left with excess skin. During the evaluation, we will discuss your needs and identify the best abdominoplasty technique for you.
I suggest consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon and expert in body contouring. - Dr. Cohen

Thank you for your question. Based on  your photos, you’re an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck with flank and back liposuction. This procedure will give you the flattest stomach possible, by correcting muscle separation to your abdomen, from having children, and removing the excess skin and fat. The flank and back liposuction, in addition to the tummy tuck, will contour your waist and give you an hourglass figure. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon, who can create a personalized plan for you. Best of luck!