Mini Tummy Tuck Procedures

 

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Mini tummy tuck surgery or "partial abdominoplasty," is ideal for people who have excessive fat and skin between the belly button and pubic bone. Following pregnancy or weight fluctuations, many patients, particularly women, find that they have loose skin in the lower abdominal area. If your situation is not extreme enough to warrant a full tummy tuck, a mini tummy tuck is the appropriate choice for patients whose waistline and abdomen require less-extensive surgery. With a mini tummy tuck, much less skin removal is necessary compared to a full tummy tuck, and a minimal scar is achieved. In addition to the mini tummy tuck, some additional fat tissue may be removed from the flanks and upper abdomen by liposuction during the same operation. General anesthesia is usually required, but the mini tummy tuck can be performed under a local anesthesia with sedation. It might be a good idea to plan for a few days of rest following your mini tummy tuck. However, it is still surgery and requires certain measures to be taken before and after surgery that your surgeon will discuss with you. Be sure to talk about the risks and your expectations during your consultation with Dr. Taylor.