Would you suggest a Hybrid tummy tuck for me? Main goal is to tighten and flatten my abdomen. (photos)

Thank you for your question in regards to types of tummy tucks and for including photos!

Having an in person consultation to discuss your concerns will be your best option. From your photos, you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck. Depending on your exam, a mini tummy tuck could be an option for you.

To be sure what will work for you, see two or more experienced, board-certified Plastic Surgeons in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to undergo surgery.

Hope this helps!

Hello @rettedgui, thank you for your question. You may consider a mini tummy tuck, which involves a smaller incision than the abdominoplasty, about the size of a cesarean section, with an extended muscle plication. In other words, complete complete muscle plication. This helps the muscle to be contracted and tightened. You might also consider liposuction on the sides of the abdomen to make the skin look better. It is important that you have a consultation with a board certified specialist to determine a surgical plan according to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Based on your photos, your abdomen would get a nice improvement from liposuction of the region followed by excision of lower abdominal skin only, aka ‘mini tummy tuck’. The bellybutton would not have an incision at round it because no skin is being recruited from the upper abdomen. A full examination would be required to confirm this recommendation.

I’ve never heard the term hybrid tummy tuck. I just know mini and standard tummy tucks. I don’t think you’re bad enough to have either done

Dear rettedgui,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

From the posted photos it appears you will have the best results from a standard tummy tuck. Your photos demonstrate that you have abdominal wall laxity both above and below the belly button which indicates that a standard tummy tuck is the best approach to fully correct the abdomen and get you the results you are wanting. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.

I think you would be a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck. A formal in-person evaluation would be best to confirm this, however it appears that you have an athletic build and likely have minimal separation of the abdominal muscles. Excising just the lower portion of the abdominal skin would allow for the shortest scar possible. That being said, there will be a transverse scar within the bikini line and while it would not go entirely from hip to hip it would still be significant as its required in order to remove the skin..

If you want the excess skin removed when you are bending, you will need the tummy tuck or mini tuck to remove the excess.

I suggest not trying to reinvent the wheel.
Plastic surgeons have been experimenting with different modifications for the purpose of tightening abdominal skin for close to 100 years. Nobody wants to have a tummy tuck and if you don’t want the scar then you’ll need to accept the pregnancy related skin laxity.
My best recommendation for you is to wait until the skin laxity bothers you enough that you are willing to put up with having a full tummy tuck.
Until then enjoy life, stay fit and exercise.
The big decision is not having some type of modification of the procedure but instead finding a plastic surgeon who can deliver flawless results with a very low said scar and natural looking belly button. there’s a big difference on quality work and what average providers deliver.
Instead of trying to find some alternative procedure that doesn’t exist focus your efforts on finding the right provider. at least then when you’re ready to have the procedure you’ll know who to go to.
I’ve already responded previously on how to find the right provider. Please refer to my previous response for appropriate vetting and provider selection.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD