I had a total of 3 children via c-section and 3 previous liposuction procedures to stomach/flanks. I have a lot of irregularities on upper and lower stomach areas from lipo (last procedure was in 2015) but had my third child 6 months ago. I prefer mini tummy tuck because I do not want hip to hip scar but would I receive best results with a mini tummy tuck and lipo on upper abdomen or is a full tummy tuck best option? Can I combine a mini tummy tuck with a floating belly button and lipo?
Answer: Mini TT Candidate? Mini-abdominoplasty tightens the lower abdominal wall muscles and removes redundant skin below the umbilicus, belly button, only. The shortest scar technique leaves a scar at the pubic hair line. Liposuction may be used alone or in conjunction with a tummy tuck to benefit selected patients
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Answer: Mini TT Candidate? Mini-abdominoplasty tightens the lower abdominal wall muscles and removes redundant skin below the umbilicus, belly button, only. The shortest scar technique leaves a scar at the pubic hair line. Liposuction may be used alone or in conjunction with a tummy tuck to benefit selected patients
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Answer: Abdomen You would do best with a full tummy tuck. The length of the scar with a mini tuck may be as long as the scar with a full tuck. the full tuck with also have a scar around the belly button.
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Answer: Abdomen You would do best with a full tummy tuck. The length of the scar with a mini tuck may be as long as the scar with a full tuck. the full tuck with also have a scar around the belly button.
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September 23, 2019
Answer: Mini tummy tuck with floating belly button or full tummy tuck? Hello. Great question. A personal examination is needed to address your skin laxity. Please schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.
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September 23, 2019
Answer: Mini tummy tuck with floating belly button or full tummy tuck? Hello. Great question. A personal examination is needed to address your skin laxity. Please schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.
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November 1, 2017
Answer: Mini tummy tuck with floating belly button or full tummy tuck? Hello and thank-you for your question and photos.
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November 1, 2017
Answer: Mini tummy tuck with floating belly button or full tummy tuck? Hello and thank-you for your question and photos.
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October 26, 2017
Answer: Mini tummy tuck with floating belly button or full tummy tuck? (Photos) Hi. In my opinion, you need a regular tummy tuck and will be disappointed with a mini. In addition, I would suiggest lipo of your flanks, hips and uppr back to shape you into a more "hour glass" figure and accentuate your waist.Always seek out the opinion of a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with years of experience in tummy tucks and VASER liposuction. Furthermore request to see before and after photos of previous patients by that doctor....not a clinic or surgery center. Do your homework......research and verify the doctor's credentials. Have they had problems with the Board of Medicine, disciplinary or otherwise. Any law suits? How about the center, clinic or facility? Are they accredited by a national organization or do they just have State approval. Understand that at the current time, there are three nationally recognized organizations responsible for the highest levels of patient safety, AAAASF, AAACH and JCHO. You owe it to yourself to position yourself for the best possible results but under the most stringent safety regulations, If you have kids, even more so.How about anesthesia? Will you have a medical doctor certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or a certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA)? Understand that there is no substitute for research. Cosmetic surgery, no matter how simple it may be to the patients, are invasive procedures and as such carry certain risks and complications. You owe this to your family.In our office we use TouchMD which is a web based program in which patients have the ability to load their picture unto the program. I then evaluate them and can actually draw on the picture to show a potential patient where the incisions would be located and how the procedure is to be realized. It's all done to comply with HIPPA which is the federal law that protects the patient's medical information. Look them up.Good luck, Dr. PG
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October 26, 2017
Answer: Mini tummy tuck with floating belly button or full tummy tuck? (Photos) Hi. In my opinion, you need a regular tummy tuck and will be disappointed with a mini. In addition, I would suiggest lipo of your flanks, hips and uppr back to shape you into a more "hour glass" figure and accentuate your waist.Always seek out the opinion of a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with years of experience in tummy tucks and VASER liposuction. Furthermore request to see before and after photos of previous patients by that doctor....not a clinic or surgery center. Do your homework......research and verify the doctor's credentials. Have they had problems with the Board of Medicine, disciplinary or otherwise. Any law suits? How about the center, clinic or facility? Are they accredited by a national organization or do they just have State approval. Understand that at the current time, there are three nationally recognized organizations responsible for the highest levels of patient safety, AAAASF, AAACH and JCHO. You owe it to yourself to position yourself for the best possible results but under the most stringent safety regulations, If you have kids, even more so.How about anesthesia? Will you have a medical doctor certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or a certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA)? Understand that there is no substitute for research. Cosmetic surgery, no matter how simple it may be to the patients, are invasive procedures and as such carry certain risks and complications. You owe this to your family.In our office we use TouchMD which is a web based program in which patients have the ability to load their picture unto the program. I then evaluate them and can actually draw on the picture to show a potential patient where the incisions would be located and how the procedure is to be realized. It's all done to comply with HIPPA which is the federal law that protects the patient's medical information. Look them up.Good luck, Dr. PG
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