During a consultation I have been told by a surgeon that I qualify for a full Tummy Tuck with a shorter scar. So more extensive than a mini Tummy Tuck where my belly button would be redone because loose skin be pulled from the top down but with a smaller incision than a usual TT. My fear is this may not remove all the loose skin I want and leave me with uneven bulges if the hip area loose skin is not taken along with fat removal if required? Im 49kg and 5ft 1 are my fears correct?
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear foozball,
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Answer: Tummy Tuck shorter scar Thank you for your question and photos. You appear to be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. The length of the incision depends on the amount of tissue to be resected. I would recommend a full tummy tuck with transposition of your umbilicus. A short scar or mini-tummy tuck may not accomplish your expected outcome. Have your surgeon draw on your abdomen so that you can visualize the length of the scar.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck shorter scar Thank you for your question and photos. You appear to be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. The length of the incision depends on the amount of tissue to be resected. I would recommend a full tummy tuck with transposition of your umbilicus. A short scar or mini-tummy tuck may not accomplish your expected outcome. Have your surgeon draw on your abdomen so that you can visualize the length of the scar.
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May 2, 2025
Answer: Could I be left with uneven bulges if I have a TT with shorter scar? Thanks for your question!
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May 2, 2025
Answer: Could I be left with uneven bulges if I have a TT with shorter scar? Thanks for your question!
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March 19, 2025
Answer: Mini Tummy tuck I don't like to use or to offer the term "mini" tummy tuck. Patients want a minimal scar and minimal price but also want maximal results that are the result of a full abdominoplasty. The two processes are incompatible. In the photos above, you will need muscle plication that extends nearly all the way to your xiphoid for optimal contour, even though you may still have stretch marks. Liposuction to the flanks would also be a very nice adjunct.
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March 19, 2025
Answer: Mini Tummy tuck I don't like to use or to offer the term "mini" tummy tuck. Patients want a minimal scar and minimal price but also want maximal results that are the result of a full abdominoplasty. The two processes are incompatible. In the photos above, you will need muscle plication that extends nearly all the way to your xiphoid for optimal contour, even though you may still have stretch marks. Liposuction to the flanks would also be a very nice adjunct.
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February 21, 2025
Answer: Short scar after a tummy tuck Thanks for your question and pictures. Based on your photos, you appear to be a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction to your flanks. A shorter scar may be possible in your case since most of your loose skin seems to be more central. Also, combining with liposuction to the hip region can help keep the scar shorter. However, I would hope your surgeon would not sacrifice shape for a shorter scar. Make sure you discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Good luck with surgery!
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February 21, 2025
Answer: Short scar after a tummy tuck Thanks for your question and pictures. Based on your photos, you appear to be a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction to your flanks. A shorter scar may be possible in your case since most of your loose skin seems to be more central. Also, combining with liposuction to the hip region can help keep the scar shorter. However, I would hope your surgeon would not sacrifice shape for a shorter scar. Make sure you discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Good luck with surgery!
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February 19, 2025
Answer: Ans: 49kg, 5'1, could I be left with uneven bulges if I have a TT with shorter scar? Your concerns are valid. A shorter tummy tuck scar can limit how much excess skin can be removed, potentially leaving some looseness or bulging, especially at the hips or lower abdomen. The key is ensuring that your surgeon accounts for your skin laxity and fat distribution to create a smooth contour. If you have loose skin around the hips, you might benefit from an extended approach or strategic liposuction to blend the transition areas. Discuss with your surgeon how they plan to prevent contour irregularities and whether a slightly longer incision might give you a more comprehensive result.
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February 19, 2025
Answer: Ans: 49kg, 5'1, could I be left with uneven bulges if I have a TT with shorter scar? Your concerns are valid. A shorter tummy tuck scar can limit how much excess skin can be removed, potentially leaving some looseness or bulging, especially at the hips or lower abdomen. The key is ensuring that your surgeon accounts for your skin laxity and fat distribution to create a smooth contour. If you have loose skin around the hips, you might benefit from an extended approach or strategic liposuction to blend the transition areas. Discuss with your surgeon how they plan to prevent contour irregularities and whether a slightly longer incision might give you a more comprehensive result.
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