Tummy Tuck in NYC

A mini-tummy tuck improves loose, saggy skin under the belly button, along with stretch marks. The incision length varies by person and depends on how much skin needs to be removed, but it is usually moderate. It is smaller than a full tummy tuck incision, though what matters most is its position and how the procedure is done. A full tummy tuck heals well and gives the best results with an incision hidden beneath the bikini line. The mini-tummy tuck is still a strong option if you fit the criteria and do not need your belly button repositioned. Schedule a consultation with a body plastic surgeon to determine which procedure suits your situation.

The mini-tummy tuck is built for people with a small amount of excess skin in the lower abdomen. It uses a smaller incision and does not require repositioning the navel like a traditional tummy tuck. After pregnancy, though, the abdominal muscles tend to be weaker, so a full tummy tuck is usually needed to tighten and flatten the stomach completely. Schedule a consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon for a full examination that shows which option is best for you.

Most patients who have given birth would benefit from an abdominoplasty. Childbirth often stretches the abdominal muscles and leaves behind lax skin. If you have tried to lose the weight and cannot, abdominoplasty still produces a strong improvement, though the results are better if you get as close to your target weight as possible first. A common approach is liposuction first, then an abdominoplasty 6 weeks later. Schedule an appointment with your plastic surgeon to discuss your options before deciding.

A consultation with a plastic surgeon is the only way to know whether you need a mini or full tummy tuck. If you have only a small amount of loose skin below the belly button, a mini-tummy tuck may be all you need. It uses a shorter incision and does not require repositioning the belly button. A full tummy tuck is for cases where a lot of skin must be removed and the muscles need tightening.

Ideally you would not be planning more children, since another pregnancy can undo the results. We also suggest getting as close to your target weight as possible and being physically healthy. The procedure smooths excess skin well. When you are ready to improve your overall contour, we also recommend liposuction of the hips alongside the tummy tuck.