I am a 22 year old female 5'5, 135 lbs. Maintained a 70 lb weight loss for 2 years now. Would this require a full TT? (photos)

Hello @Gentle3185, thank you for your question. Yes for best result you need a Tummy tuck because there is an excess of skin. There are 4 factors that are taking into account when it comes to the abdomen shape: Lax skin, diastasis recti, fat under the skin and intra abdominal fat. The first two are treated with a tummy tuck and the latter with lipolysis made with liposuction. 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.

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a great candidate for a full tummy tuck. This will remove both the upper and lower abdominal skin excess and leave you with a tight result. You can consider adding Liposuction to remove any other areas of unwanted fat. I hope this helps.

To address the excess skin that is actually visibly hanging a mini tummy tuck would be sufficient and ideal at this stage in your life. To remove both scars and treat the excess skin above the belly button then a full abdominoplasty would be required. In general though I would advise someone at your age to avoid a full abdominoplasty until after you've had children (or made a firm decision not to have them). If you were to get pregnant then it would stretch the skin out as well as potentially separate the muscles requiring a full tummy tuck to correct, however if you've already had a full tummy tuck there will be more scar tissue and less available skin so it may not be possible to do a complete revision of a full tummy tuck at that point. The only way to know for sure what the correct procedure is would be to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to be examined. Best of luck!

Hi, thank you for providing good photos. Based on those, I would recommend a full tummy tuck in order to remove the extra skin both above and below the belly button. All the best!

Hello, congratulations on your weight loss. The best operation will depend on your expectations of the result, plus comparing the difference in cost, risks, and healing time. A mini tummy tuck would remove the overhanging piece of skin on your lower abdomen, but in the photos I see you are also pulling at redundant skin on the upper tummy as well. If this region is a concern, typically a full tummy tuck would provide better tightening of the entire abdomen. Your plastic surgeon can do a proper physical exam then explain the pros and cons of the two procedures, which will help you make a well-informed decision.

Thank you for your question.
Based on the photos you provided, I believe you may qualify for a full tummy tuck. This procedure would be able to remove the excess skin and create a youthful appearing umbilicus leaving you with a smoother, flatter contour. I recommend speaking with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

It looks like you have excess skin above your belly button, which means a full tummy tuck would most likely be recommended.

Thank you for your question regarding types of tummy tuck procedures.

For specific questions like this, I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. He or she will perform a full assessment, review all options, and help you choose what is best for you and will help you achieve your goals.

Hope this helps!

Thank you for your question.
I think a tummy tuck will remove your scars and give you a very beautiful contour/
I would not get caught up with the difference between a full vs mini because in you case the scar will be hidden regardless and your results will be much better.

You would benefit from a full tummy tuck. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.