Is a mini tummy tuck enough to minimize my shelf? (photos)

A mini tummy tuck can make an improvement but you would get better improvement from a full tummy tuck.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Dear Modest901890,
a mini tummy tuck is great if you are just looking to flatten the skin below the belly button. It does nothing for the skin above the belly button.
A full tummy tuck address all of the skin laxity and abdominal wall laxity. It repositions your umbilicus as well. It costs more and has more downtime associated then either of the above.
I would recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon that can go over in detail these three options and spends time answering your questions.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery