Hello! Had two kids and stomach has never been the same. I'm interested in a mini tuck with local anesthesia. Could I get by with a mini tuck and lipo? I weigh 118 and 5’2. I have reservations about full anesthesia so looking for local or any less invasive options? Thank you!!
October 1, 2024
Answer: Tummy Tuck A standard tummy tuck would provide better results based on your photos, but I do recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon for a thorough examination in order to get more information.
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October 1, 2024
Answer: Tummy Tuck A standard tummy tuck would provide better results based on your photos, but I do recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon for a thorough examination in order to get more information.
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Answer: Mini vs full tuck Your picture show a moderate amount of skin laxity that is located on your entire abdominal wall. A tummy tuck is really an operation that is specific for lower abdominal skin laxity, it is not addressed the upper abdomen. If you were to have a mini tummy tuck, the results would not be very good. Additionally, if you lowered the umbrella blanket, which many times you have to do a tummy tuck it would end up abnormally low and look odd. I would recommend a full tummy tuck with muscle repair to obtain an excellent result.
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Answer: Mini vs full tuck Your picture show a moderate amount of skin laxity that is located on your entire abdominal wall. A tummy tuck is really an operation that is specific for lower abdominal skin laxity, it is not addressed the upper abdomen. If you were to have a mini tummy tuck, the results would not be very good. Additionally, if you lowered the umbrella blanket, which many times you have to do a tummy tuck it would end up abnormally low and look odd. I would recommend a full tummy tuck with muscle repair to obtain an excellent result.
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January 9, 2025
Answer: TT 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. Both procedures would be done under general anesthesia. 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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January 9, 2025
Answer: TT 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. Both procedures would be done under general anesthesia. 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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November 24, 2024
Answer: Full tummy tuck There appears to be loose skin above your belly button. For this reason, a full tummy tuck is recommended.
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November 24, 2024
Answer: Full tummy tuck There appears to be loose skin above your belly button. For this reason, a full tummy tuck is recommended.
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November 13, 2024
Answer: Mini tuck and local????? Hello, thank you for your question and the pics. In short, no, in order to fix your abdomen, you need a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. going for a mini will only get the small excess of skin in your lower abdomen, but you do have extra skin on top of your navel, and the slightly bloated appearance of your abdomen comes from the diastases and loose muscle tone, so doing a mini wil only cause a slight improvement, atop leaving you a scar. PD Anesthesia is rarely a problem in surgery, in my 12 years of plastic surgery, I have never seen a patient in trouble because of the anesthesia. Whoever you choose to be your surgeon, ask to have a sit down with the anesthesiologist, I'm sure you'll find good clarification to your anesthetic doubts
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November 13, 2024
Answer: Mini tuck and local????? Hello, thank you for your question and the pics. In short, no, in order to fix your abdomen, you need a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. going for a mini will only get the small excess of skin in your lower abdomen, but you do have extra skin on top of your navel, and the slightly bloated appearance of your abdomen comes from the diastases and loose muscle tone, so doing a mini wil only cause a slight improvement, atop leaving you a scar. PD Anesthesia is rarely a problem in surgery, in my 12 years of plastic surgery, I have never seen a patient in trouble because of the anesthesia. Whoever you choose to be your surgeon, ask to have a sit down with the anesthesiologist, I'm sure you'll find good clarification to your anesthetic doubts
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