Can ‘Dog Ears’ After Tummy Tuck Surgery Be Corrected?

In plastic surgery, a “dog ear” refers to puckering of the skin that is sometimes apparent at the end of a scar, particularly after procedures that involve some degree of skin tightening. These can occur when skin beyond the end of the scar is looser than skin along the scar itself, often creating a small mound of excess skin where […]

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What is the Difference Between a Full and Mini Tummy Tuck?

The difference between a mini tummy tuck and a full tummy tuck can be confusing. While most people think the term “mini” simply implies a shorter incision, the actual medical definition of a mini tummy tuck refers to removing some skin in the lower abdomen without incising around the belly button or tightening the muscles above the belly button. In […]

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