Mini Tummy Tuck Procedure
Tighten, flatten and firm your abdomen with a tummy tuck. Although diet and exercise are wonderful methods for losing weight and toning your figure, they aren’t always enough to get rid of loose skin or excess fat around the lower abdomen. While a tummy tuck can be a great way to tighten up the abdomen, it isn’t necessarily right for everyone. If you’re interested in a less invasive way to tone the area below your belly button, a mini tummy tuck could be a perfect option.
WHAT IS A MINI TUMMY TUCK?
A mini tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgical procedure used to tighten and tone the abdomen below the belly button. The surgery, which is performed to remove excess skin and fat, is less invasive than a traditional tummy tuck.
BENEFITS OF A MINI TUMMY TUCK
For anyone unhappy with loose skin or excess fat on their lower abdomen, a mini tummy tuck can offer some or all of the following benefits:
Tighter, more toned abdominal area
Eliminates excess fat below the belly button
Increased self-confidence/ Additional wardrobe options
More youthful figure
Shorter recovery time than a traditional tummy tuck
Less scarring than a traditional tummy tuck
WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR A MINI TUMMY TUCK?
Adults who would like to tone and tighten their lower abdomen could be good candidates for a mini tummy tuck. To be an ideal candidate for the surgery, you should meet the following requirements:
Be in good physical health
Be finished having children
Be relatively close to your ideal weight
Have realistic expectations
Have the desire to tighten your abdominal muscles and/or skin
Have stubborn excess fat around the lower abdomen
COST OF MINI TUMMY TUCK
At Stephens Plastic Surgery, the chance to attain a sleeker and more toned abdominal profile through a mini tummy tuck is available, and the procedure's starting price is $9,000. It's important to emphasize that the overall cost can vary based on several factors, including the extent of the procedure and anesthesia needed. Recognizing that each individual's financial situation is unique, Stephens Plastic Surgery is committed to ensuring that cost does not hinder your journey to self-confidence and improved aesthetics. To make this transformation accessible to all, we offer flexible financing options, allowing you to comfortably manage the expense of your mini tummy tuck. With their expertise and dedication to affordability, Stephens Plastic Surgery empowers you to embrace a more confident and revitalized you.
MINI TUMMY TUCK PROCEDURE DETAILS
If you think a mini tummy tuck may be right for you, the first step will be a consultation with Dr. Stephens. During this discussion, you can tell the doctor about your specific aesthetic goals and ask any questions you have about the surgery. Dr. Stephens will work with you to create an effective treatment plan that fits your unique needs.
A mini tummy tuck is typically performed as an outpatient procedure with general anesthesia. Once you’re asleep, Dr. Stephens will begin by making an incision between four and eight inches long in your lower abdominal area. Then, depending on your treatment plan, the doctor may tighten your abdominal muscles or remove excess skin. In some cases, liposuction will be performed as part of the procedure to eliminate excess fat. Finally, Dr. Stephens will close your incision with sutures and bandage the area. In total, the surgery typically takes between one and three hours to complete.
TUMMY TUCK WITH
NEO-UMBILICUS TECHNIQUE
AFTER YOUR MINI TUMMY TUCK PROCEDURE
Patients typically have to wear a compression garment for two to three weeks after undergoing a mini tummy tuck. You’ll need to rest for two to three days after the surgery, but after that, you should be able to gradually resume light activity. However, you will need to refrain from strenuous physical activity for at least five or six weeks.
MINI TUMMY TUCK VS TRADITIONAL TUMMY TUCK
A standard tummy tuck procedure addresses both the upper and lower portions of the abdomen. A mini tummy tuck differs from the standard in that it is specifically designed to treat the lower region of the stomach, which usually means the area spanning from the navel all the way down to the pubic region. While some may believe that the name ‘mini’ means that the procedure involves smaller incisions, they are actually no smaller than the incisions of a standard tummy tuck procedure.
A mini tummy tuck is most often recommended for women who are already content with the overall shape of their bodies and simply want to treat issues that have developed following a pregnancy, such as muscle separation. While getting a C-section might seem like a good way to avoid these issues, the truth is that C-section scars can cause a bulge in the area that will also require treatment. A tummy tuck is designed to treat these issues without leaving any noticeable scars, as all of the incisions are made within the underwear line.
