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?
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Answer: Tummy tuck question Hello and thank you for your question.
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June 6, 2025
Answer: Mini v full tummy tuck It looks like most of the skin laxity is central in your photos, so keeping the incision shorter than a fully tummy tuck actually might work in your favor here. The real difference is the degree of dissection and how much of a change you hope to see above the belly button. It sounds like your surgeon is suggesting what some of us might call an "extended mini TT." Small contour irregularities are always a risk after liposuction and/or body contouring surgery but from what I can tell this is not a bad plan.
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June 6, 2025
Answer: Mini v full tummy tuck It looks like most of the skin laxity is central in your photos, so keeping the incision shorter than a fully tummy tuck actually might work in your favor here. The real difference is the degree of dissection and how much of a change you hope to see above the belly button. It sounds like your surgeon is suggesting what some of us might call an "extended mini TT." Small contour irregularities are always a risk after liposuction and/or body contouring surgery but from what I can tell this is not a bad plan.
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June 3, 2025
Answer: Tummy Tuck Scar concerns Thank you for submitting your questions and photos. Based on your photos, you would be an excellent candidate for a full tummy tuck. This would address the loose skin above the belly button more than a mini-tuck would be able to do. The length of the tummy tuck scar is a little different for each patient based on their anatomy. You appear to hold more weight and skin laxity towards the middle. Therefore, your full tummy tuck scar wouldn’t necessarily need to go all the way from hip to hip. Your surgeon should be able to show you the length of scar to expect. You may require diastasis repair to help flatten the tummy, and possibly liposuction to the upper abdomen and waist for contouring. Your surgeon can explain this in further detail. Good luck and thanks again for reaching out.
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June 3, 2025
Answer: Tummy Tuck Scar concerns Thank you for submitting your questions and photos. Based on your photos, you would be an excellent candidate for a full tummy tuck. This would address the loose skin above the belly button more than a mini-tuck would be able to do. The length of the tummy tuck scar is a little different for each patient based on their anatomy. You appear to hold more weight and skin laxity towards the middle. Therefore, your full tummy tuck scar wouldn’t necessarily need to go all the way from hip to hip. Your surgeon should be able to show you the length of scar to expect. You may require diastasis repair to help flatten the tummy, and possibly liposuction to the upper abdomen and waist for contouring. Your surgeon can explain this in further detail. Good luck and thanks again for reaching out.
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May 30, 2025
Answer: Can a Short-Scar Full Tummy Tuck Still Remove Enough Loose Skin Thank you for sharing these thoughtful concerns — you’re asking all the right questions. A full tummy tuck with a shorter scar typically means the surgeon believes you don’t require an extended incision to achieve good results, often due to having less skin laxity on the sides or hip area. This can be a great option for patients with a smaller frame and more centralized laxity, like yourself at 49kg and 5ft 1.
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May 30, 2025
Answer: Can a Short-Scar Full Tummy Tuck Still Remove Enough Loose Skin Thank you for sharing these thoughtful concerns — you’re asking all the right questions. A full tummy tuck with a shorter scar typically means the surgeon believes you don’t require an extended incision to achieve good results, often due to having less skin laxity on the sides or hip area. This can be a great option for patients with a smaller frame and more centralized laxity, like yourself at 49kg and 5ft 1.
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May 7, 2025
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 7, 2025
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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