Tummy Tuck
/ Abdominoplasty
Q & A
Q: Can a Mini Tummy Tuck Remove Saggy Skin
Under my Belly Button?
A: Mini tummy tuck for sagging skin...
A mini tummy tuck is an good procedure to remove loose,
saggy skin underneath your naval, and also will improve stretch
marks. The length of the incision involved in a mini tummy tuck
will depend of the amount of skin that needs to be removed but
still has moderate length to it. The incision is smaller then
the full tummy tuck, but the important thing is the position of
the scar and the manner in which the procedure is performed. A
full tummy tuck will give a better overall result and if the
incision is placed within the bikini line and heals great, you
will be happy. However, the mini tummy tuck is still an
excellent option if you are the right candidate because you will
not need to reposition the belly button. Be sure to see a board
certified plastic surgeon to determine which procedure is better
for you.
Q: Post-pregnancy with Lower Abdominal
Saggy Skin, Mini TT of FTT?
A: Mini tummy tuck vs. full tummy tuck after pregnancy...
The mini tummy tuck is an excellent option for people who have a
small amount of lower abdominal skin to be removed. Unlike
traditional tummy tuck, the surgeon does not have to reposition
the naval during mini tummy tuck, and the incision is not as
big. However, after pregnancy, the abdominal muscles often
become weak and full tummy tuck would be needed to tighten and
flatten your abdomen completely. To determine which procedure is
best in your situation, you need to first see a board certified
plastic surgeon for a complete examination.
Q: Hello, I Am 34 Years Old a Mother of
Two Children, Both Delivered with a C-section
A: Weight loss and Abdominoplasty...
Many patients after child bearing would benefit from an
abdominoplasty. Having children tends to stretch out your
abdominal muscles and can leave your with skin laxity. If you
have tried to loose the weight and can not do so an
abdominoplasty can still be performed with great results, but
these results would be optimized by losing weight first. Some
patients may undergo Liposuction to their abdomen first and then
have Abdominoplasty done 6 weeks later. I would make an
appointment with your plastic surgeon to discuss your options.
Q: Mini or Full Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy?
A: Full tummy tuck vs. mini tummy tuck...
To determine whether you need a full tummy tuck or mini tummy
tuck, you really need to have a consultation with a plastic
surgeon. If you do not have a lot of loose skin then you might
only need a mini tummy tuck. Mini tummy tuck is performed on
patients who require only minimal skin and fat removal below the
belly button. The procedure requires a shorter abdominal
incision and the belly button does not need to be repositioned.
Meanwhile a full tummy tuck is for people with a lot of skin to
be removed and muscle that needs to be tightened, and does
involve repositioning the belly button.
Q: Am I a Good Candidate for a Full Tummy Tuck?
A: A candidate for a Tummy Tuck...
Judging simply by the pictures, you are an excellent candidate
for a tummy tuck. Ideally, you would like to be finished having
children so you can have the procedure once and be done. You
should also lose as much weight as possible and be medically
healthy. The excess skin you have would be nicely smoothed by
the procedure. I would also recommend liposuction of the hips
along with the tummy tuck when the time comes to improve your
overall contour.
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