Mini Tummy Tuck vs Full Tummy Tuck

There are several tools a trained cosmetic surgeon can use to create the ideal abdominal contour. Our Surgical Team utilizes the High Definition Liposuction body scale to determine how to transform a patient into a perfect 9 or 10. Learn more information on mini tummy tuck vs full tummy tuck procedures here.

Factors Affecting in Choosing Mini Tummy Tuck vs Full Tummy Tuck

When it comes to a mini tummy tuck vs full tummy tuck, there are a few different factors one must consider. First of all, you must appreciate the location and amount of skin redundancy.

A mini tummy tuck is used to remove mild to moderate skin amounts of excess skin located below the belly button. A full tummy tuck will allow a surgeon to address the excess skin above the belly button as well. The other major factor in a mini tummy tuck vs full tummy tuck decision is the patient’s muscle tone and quality.

A mini tuck does not allow a surgeon to tighten a patient’s muscles. Please examine this patient’s before and after photos below to appreciate the preoperative examination required to detail out your ideal surgery.

The major advantage of qualifying for a mini tummy tuck is that Our Surgical Team can simultaneously use VASER liposuction of the surrounding areas to provide remarkable results with his expertise in waistline narrowing and abdominal etching.

However, if a full tuck is necessary, you would need to complete the procedure in a staged fashion and wait for the tucking procedure to heal prior to VASER liposuction.

To find out how to look your best, book a free consultation with Our Surgical Team today.

47-year-old female 8 months following full tummy tuck surgery with muscle plication and liposuction of lateral thighs. Please note the excess skin above the belly button prior to surgery.

This 42-year-old female 2 months following a mini tummy tuck, and liposuction of the abdomen and flanks. The patient notes a dramatic decrease in abdominal girth with a decrease of 2 sizes in her waistline.