A full tummy tuck removes about 6-8″ of excess skin and fat above and below the belly button, repositions the belly button, and produces dramatic results. However, if there is only a small amount of excess skin and fat below the belly button, a mini tuck may be recommended. A mini tuck still tightens the muscles, but only removes 2-3″ of skin below the belly button, so a shorter incision is sufficient, but the results are less dramatic.