Tummy tuck for small person: I’m very petite and skinny (5’2, 107lbs). (Photos)

Question

My question is if I have enough loose skin for a full tummy tuck? I gave birth to full term (both over 6 lb) twins about 18 months ago. Thanks.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Although you don’t appear to have much excess fat, a tummy tuck may still help you with your excess skin. This would also help repair abdominal muscle separation.

Tyler Angelos, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on the loose skin above the umbilicus I would recommend a full tummy tuck. This would also allow the muscles to be tightened if needed. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is recommended. Best wishes!

Don W. Griffin, MD · Answer

You will get a great result from a tummy tuck. Nothing else will be effective at removing the loose skin on your abdomen.

Ashley B. Robey, MD · Answer

Kids are great, but they tend to do some damage... especially when you are carrying two of them at once! You look like a great tummy tuck candidate. You have loose skin to remove, a likely umbilical hernia, and probable significant rectus abdominis muscle diastasis. Meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your exam and goals. Best of luck!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Based on your pictures it looks like you can benefit from Body Tite to the area to tighten the abdomen, an in person consultation would be best for a detailed exam and evaluation.always see a board certified PS.

Ankur Mehta, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for posting photos along with your question! In your case, it is a little difficult to tell from photos alone and an in person consultation would really help. This is so the redundancy and looseness of your skin can be assessed to determine if the incision can be kept low and still be able to bring everything together. You also appear to have a belly button hernia which can be fixed at the same time. Please make sure you are being evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon!

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your
question. Based on your photograph, you are a good candidate for a full tummy tuck
with liposuction.  This can be done
through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to look
natural and have no scars on the exterior.  
Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.  Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to begin by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an evaluation.  If you do not have enough skin for a standard tuck you may be a candidate for a mini.  I've included a video on this that I hope you find helpful.

Robert Oliver Jr., MD · Answer

It’s hard to tell exactly how much skin you have in the photo, but I think you’re more likely in the mini abdominoplasty group.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

While you may be very small the close skin can be removed with a more limited mini-tummy tuck approach. Smaller problems simply mean the scope of the tummy tuck surgery needs to be less than the traditional fuller tummy tuck. The key is your tummy tuck is that the scar needs to be placed low and you would probably not need an umbilical transposition.

Tummy tuck for small person: I’m very petite and skinny (5’2, 107lbs). (Photos)

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