My PS told me i can do a mini with no repair or a full. The downside with the full-- he says he cant tell if i will have a vertical scar where my old BB is. I'm 5'9 and feel my torso is pretty long so this terrifies me. I'm having the hardest time deciding what to do. I wish he could just repair the muscle with a mini. I have thin skin where my stretchmarks are but above my bb feels tight, as i can't separate it like i can where my stretch marks are. A ct scan shows muscle separation at my bb
Answer: A mini won't make you happy and you misunderstood the doc You will likely have a small vertical scar with a full tummy tuck, but it will be far lower than where you belly button is now. In fact, your new belly button will be where you current one is (because it's the same piece of skin). Where the belly button is attached to your abdominal skin will be separated and that resulting hole will travel downward toward your pubic mound along with your belly skin. Because an artful surgeon will place the long scar very low, the hole won't make it all the way down, and will need to be closed vertically, to limit its visibility. 95% of my patients have a small vertical incision, and many sit above their tiny bikini bottoms. No one can see that scar (unlike a long scar in the same location). A mini will leave you with too much upper abdominal and periumbilical skin excess and you'll feel like it was a waste of time and money (which it would be). Trust me, get that full tummy tuck by a surgeon who puts that long scar where it needs to be (super low) and uses progressive tension sutures to maximize upper abdominal skin tension and obviates the need for a drain. The vertical scar will be a nothing burger. Honestly, so many surgeons make a big deal about it, when the real bad guy is the long transverse scar being place too high, all too commonly.
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Answer: A mini won't make you happy and you misunderstood the doc You will likely have a small vertical scar with a full tummy tuck, but it will be far lower than where you belly button is now. In fact, your new belly button will be where you current one is (because it's the same piece of skin). Where the belly button is attached to your abdominal skin will be separated and that resulting hole will travel downward toward your pubic mound along with your belly skin. Because an artful surgeon will place the long scar very low, the hole won't make it all the way down, and will need to be closed vertically, to limit its visibility. 95% of my patients have a small vertical incision, and many sit above their tiny bikini bottoms. No one can see that scar (unlike a long scar in the same location). A mini will leave you with too much upper abdominal and periumbilical skin excess and you'll feel like it was a waste of time and money (which it would be). Trust me, get that full tummy tuck by a surgeon who puts that long scar where it needs to be (super low) and uses progressive tension sutures to maximize upper abdominal skin tension and obviates the need for a drain. The vertical scar will be a nothing burger. Honestly, so many surgeons make a big deal about it, when the real bad guy is the long transverse scar being place too high, all too commonly.
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Answer: Abdominoplasty Thank you for submitting your question and photos! The only difference in a mini vs a full abdominoplasty is how long the scar is. A mini tummy tuck is going to have a smaller scar than a full tummy tuck. Muscle repair, removal of excess skin, and liposuction are included with both a mini and a full tummy tuck. 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.
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Answer: Abdominoplasty Thank you for submitting your question and photos! The only difference in a mini vs a full abdominoplasty is how long the scar is. A mini tummy tuck is going to have a smaller scar than a full tummy tuck. Muscle repair, removal of excess skin, and liposuction are included with both a mini and a full tummy tuck. 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.
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August 14, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear brittanys09,
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July 10, 2024
Answer: Scar I do not understand why you would be "terrified" of a small vertical scar but have no problem with a long horizontal scar. Your surgeon can tighten the muscle from the belly button down with a mini. Just go with the mini tuck.
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July 10, 2024
Answer: Scar I do not understand why you would be "terrified" of a small vertical scar but have no problem with a long horizontal scar. Your surgeon can tighten the muscle from the belly button down with a mini. Just go with the mini tuck.
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July 8, 2024
Answer: Full Tummy Tuck Considerations for Optimal Results Hello brittanys09,
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July 8, 2024
Answer: Full Tummy Tuck Considerations for Optimal Results Hello brittanys09,
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July 5, 2024
Answer: Evaluation and What to Do Hello; Your upper abdomen is fatty and the skin is loose. Your belly button; which is located slightly lower than the required height. By Classic Abdominoplasty; performing for Full Abdominoplasty can be tough; but, with Lipoabdominoplasty; there is no problem about realizing for Full Abdominoplasty. During surgery, your rectus muscle diastasis may also be repaired.
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July 5, 2024
Answer: Evaluation and What to Do Hello; Your upper abdomen is fatty and the skin is loose. Your belly button; which is located slightly lower than the required height. By Classic Abdominoplasty; performing for Full Abdominoplasty can be tough; but, with Lipoabdominoplasty; there is no problem about realizing for Full Abdominoplasty. During surgery, your rectus muscle diastasis may also be repaired.
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