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

Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, it looks like you would be a great candidate for an abdominoplasty to get rid of excess skin. The only difference in a mini vs a full abdominoplasty is how long the incision is. A mini tummy tuck is going to have a smaller incision than a full tummy tuck. Muscle repair, removal of excess skin, and liposuction are all included with both a mini and a full tummy tuck. A skin wedge would only remove the excess skin if you're not interested in muscle repair. I recommend scheduling a consult appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals!

Looking at your photos, it does appear that some liposuction with a mini-tt (or lower abdominal skin excision) will take care of the contour and excess skin. This can be done with an oral cocktail of pills and local tumescent anesthesia which will minimize down time and risk. No drains needed and resume activity as tolerated. Thank you, I hope this helps.

Hello, with a tummy tuck you are going to remove that extra skin, important in your case that your surgeon makes the scar quite low