Am I the perfect candidate for a mini tummy tuck? (Photo)

Thank you for your question and pictures. I would recomend you to get a Full Tummy Tuck for better results. If you're willing to travel, Surgeons in the Dominican Republic have experience and very high standard of excellence when it comes to plastic surgery. I'm positive you can get what you're looking for.

   A short scar tummy tuck would probably produce the best result with a smaller scar.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

It is hard to tell if a mini-tummy tuck would work for you.  From the one photo it is possible that you may have skin laxity and muscle separation (diastasis) above the belly button.  This would not be corrected.  If you are pleased with you abdomen everywhere except below your belly button then perhaps it is a less invasive and less expensive option.  I think that you should discuss it with a surgeon to get all your options and the pros and cons of each.  The last thing you want is to spend money and time recovering to be less than ideally satisfied.  You could have an amazing result if you do a full abdominoplasty.Dr Rodger ShorttOakville Plastic Surgeon

From the submitted photo you are a great candidate for a standard tummy tuck. A mini would only address loose skin and muscle wall separation below the belly button. You have it both above and below. The standard tummy tuck would remove excess fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. The result would be a flatter, tighter tummy. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

While
I can’t say for sure that anyone is a “perfect” candidate for a procedure
without an exam, you may be a candidate for a mini tummy tuck based on your
photo. The best mini tummy tuck candidates have excess skin and tissue just in
the lower abdomen (below the belly button). However, depending on your skin
elasticity, you may even see benefits from just liposuction. I recommend
scheduling a consultation with a plastic surgeon in your area who specializes
in body contouring. Only an in-person exam can determine which treatment
approach will help you get the look you want.

Thanks for your question. While you
could undergo a "mini tummy tuck," you would fare much better with a
full abdominoplasty. A mini operation
usually only gives you a mini result. The scar is larger with the full
procedure, but the result is infinitely better. Consult with a board-certified
plastic surgeon for an evaluation.

Thank you for your question. You might need a full tummy tuck,based in your pictures provided. 


Many
surgeons, including myself, offer online virtual consultations where you send
us your photos and we can estimate the cost. I, like many surgeons, also
offer free consultations so that you can be examined and given the most
accurate quote.





Choose a board certified
plastic surgeon who has done a ton of Brazilian Butt Lifts and has privileges
to do this surgery at a local university hospital. This says his credentials
have been checked out by fellow Drs. All surgeries carry risk, talk to your
plastic surgeon and choose one wisely.

With a mini-tummy tuck or full tummy tuck my primary objective is to keep the score as low as possible. Hopefully within the pubic hairline. There are a number of variations of a mini-tummy tuck which may work for you. In my experience you can often repair the midline separation of the rectus muscles with a mini-tummy tuck. I am not sure the full tummy tuck will allow you to keep your scar in the low without a vertical component. I would suggest that you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in tummy tucks. Best wishes!

Thank you for the question and picture. You demonstrate the areas of concern nicely. I think that you will do best with a full tummy tuck operation.
The “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight.
Of course, this operation is associated with a longer abdominal wall scar and a significant recovery time; on the upside, the aesthetic outcome is much more likely to be to your liking.
In my opinion, the mini tummy tuck is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present consultation. For example, the area of skin excised is quite small. The abdominal wall musculature is addressed below the umbilicus leaving the upper number wall potentially lax. The appearance of the umbilicus is not necessarily addressed sufficiently.
For most patients who have had pregnancies and/or weight loss a full abdominoplasty is necessary to achieve the desired results. Of course, there are downsides (including a longer scar and probably a longer recovery time) but for most patients the benefits outweigh the downsides. It is not unusual to see patients who've had mini tummy tuck surgery present for revisionary surgery.
I hope this, and the attached link, helps.

Mini tummy tucks generally are seen as involving the tissue below the belly button. If you have muscle laxity above and below the belly button then a mini tuck will give you less than an optimal result. Without a physical examination it is impossible to know which procedure would be most appropriate for you. Get at least a couple of opinions from experienced plastic surgeons. Also remember that sometimes "mini" procedures yield "mini" results! Good luck!