Mini tummy tuck vs full tummy tuck
A mini tummy tuck with tightening of the fascia will help you
A small amount of skin removal with tightening of your abdominal muscle fascia will improve your shape as well as remove some of the stretch marks. (Dev Wali, MD, Claremont Plastic Surgeon)
Full vs. Mini-Tummy-Tuck
It is good that you have a consultation appointment. The only way to get an answer to such a specific question is with a consultation. Your picture does not show the side view, which would be helpful.
Based on the picture supplied, a full tummy tuck will do a better job removing the majority of the stretch marks, and if there is roundness above the belly button, this too can be addressed. A mini-tummy-tuck will not remove as much of the stretch mark bearing skin below the belly button, but will likely leave a shorter tummy tuck scar.
Mini tummy tuck vs full tummy tuck surgery
If there is roundness above the belly button, a hybrid technique may be better. (Joseph Mele, MD, Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon)
Wait till you are done having kids.
If you are done having children then go for a consultation. I find that no matter how good you think you are, a full tummy tuck with muscle tightening gives the BEST result. (William B. Rosenblatt, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)
The answer you seek can only be achieved by an in-depth, in-person consultation with examination. Your procedure should be customized to your anatomy and desires, including not only what you want to achieve, but also what you want to avoid. You must decide on the priority of soft tissue contour (i.e. shape), soft tissue texture (i.e. degree of tautness), location/length/potential quality of scar(s), how much stretch marks both you, and risk of procedure/costs/recovery constraints.
Mini tummy tuck vs full tummy tuck operation
The quality of muscle and posture can also affect the specifics of the procedure. (Robin T.W. Yuan, MD, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)
Full vs mini abdominoplasty?
I agree that a full andominoplasty will address the abdomen much more effectively than a mini. However, looking at your photo, it doesn’t look like you have significant skin excess and I think that a mini may give the result you are after. As previous contributors have said, it depends on your expectations and one would really have to examine you to give a full opinion. (Jonathan J. Staiano, FRCS (Plast), Birmingham Plastic Surgeon)
There are trade-offs with both procedures – A full TT will have a greater recovery time and cost vs. a mini,and , the results are quite different. A full TT addresses not only loose and lax skin but also the abdominal muscles that have have separated as a result of pregnany. The mini gets rid of excess skin sole at a lesser degree.
Mini tummy tuck vs full tummy tuck image
I would consult with a board certified plastic surgeons who upon exaamining you can give you options with respective results vs. your expectation. Please do not shop according to price because as we have seen it all-you get what you pay for. (Edward J. Bednar, MD, Charlotte Plastic Surgeon)
Mini abdominoplasty is almost always a lousy operation.
Most patients seeking abdominoplasty are women who have born children. The excess skin covers the entire abdomen and the fascia of the abdomen needing repair runs from sternum to pubis. A “mini” tuck does not address the entire abdomen so mostly results in disappointment. (Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)
I have done many mini and full tummy tucks. If you want to be tight and flat with yur anatomy, only a full tummy tuck will get the job done. Patients think mini because it cost less and the recovery is less, but when they think results they think of thight and flat which is a tummy tuck.
Trust me, be careful. If you have a mini you can not have a full later because the base of the belly button is cut. Full is the best in this case. (Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD, San Francisco Plastic Surgeon)
