Your surgeon will carefully evaluate you during your consultation. If he or she feels that liposuction alone will leave you with loose skin but does not feel that you need a full tummy tuck, then a mini tummy tuck may be recommended. In some cases, a scan or an ultrasound may also be conducted to help make the decision. These advanced diagnostic tools, like MRI exams, can provide invaluable data to guide the surgeon's decision-making process