What Does A Mini Tummy Tuck Consist Of

When you think of plastic surgery to tighten up your midsection, a tummy tuck probably comes to mind. It’s a popular procedure, especially for women who have loose skin or trouble getting rid of stubborn stomach fat.

If you are physically fit and only have a small amount of excess fat or skin, you may think you’re not eligible for a tummy tuck. While a full tummy tuck may not be for you, a mini tummy tuck could be.

A mini tummy tuck is a procedure that helps you get rid of your extra skin, resulting in a slimmer waistline. It’s also called a partial abdominoplasty, which means it involves only part of the abdomen.

A mini tummy tuck is different than a full abdominoplasty because it doesn’t remove all the extra fat and skin from your body. A mini tummy tuck can be done on its own or as part of another surgery, such as a breast lift or breast reduction.

There are two main differences between a mini tummy tuck and a full abdominoplasty:

The first difference is that a mini tummy tuck only removes some of the excess skin around your belly button and lower abdomen. The second difference is that it doesn’t require an incision around your navel (like a full abdominoplasty does). Instead, it uses small incisions around each side of your lower abdomen so that less skin needs to be removed. These incisions are hidden by other natural folds in your body so they’re not visible when you’re dressed.

The mini tummy tuck is a procedure that reduces excess skin, fat, and muscle in the lower abdomen. The procedure can be used to tighten loose skin after pregnancy, or it can be combined with liposuction to achieve a slimmer waistline.

A mini tummy tuck can be performed as an outpatient procedure without general anesthesia, although some patients may choose to have local anesthesia. The surgery typically takes 1 hour to complete and requires no stitches. There will be some discomfort and swelling after surgery, but most patients are able to return home shortly after their procedure is completed.

It is important to note that the mini tummy tuck does not reduce the size of your belly button or reposition it—this will require additional surgery. However, if you wish to have your belly button reshaped after your mini tummy tuck surgery, you should wait at least four months before undergoing this additional procedure as it may increase your risk for infection and bleeding during recovery time from your initial procedure.

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 reality, very few patients are “true” candidates for this approach, and when a mini tummy tuck is utilized for unqualified individuals, unsatisfactory outcomes that include bulging in the upper abdomen and an odd-looking navel (sometimes appearing pulled down) often result.

In contrast, a full (or standard) tummy tuck involves the removal of excess skin (and fat) from approximately the pubic bone to the navel, as well as tightening of abdominal muscles both above and below the belly button (from the top of the abdomen) to achieve a flatter, firmer look. This technique is generally performed using a low-lying incision that can be concealed by the majority of underwear and bathing suit varieties. The length of this incision will depend on the unique needs of the patient, but I typically employ a shorter scar than most “traditional” abdominoplasty techniques. I also complement tummy tuck surgery with some “lipoplasty” (or liposuction) throughout the hips. This provides “360 degree” torso rejuvenation while helping to define the natural curves of the hips.

Mini vs. Full Tummy Tuck: What is the difference?

For many patients considering abdominoplasty, a common question I hear is “Do I need a full tummy tuck, or can I get away with a mini tummy tuck?”

Although the major appeal of a mini tummy tuck is often the less obvious scarring and minimal down time, in my experience, the vast majority of my tummy tuck patients benefit more from a traditional abdominoplasty with a hip-to-hip incision to achieve the #MoncrieffMagic transformation they are looking for. So, what is the difference between a mini tummy tuck and a full tummy tuck?

What are the benefits of a full tummy tuck?

Following mass weight loss or multiple pregnancies, a full tummy tuck is generally the most suitable option. A full tummy tuck allows access to the entire abdomen to remove excess skin, repair muscle separation and perform extensive liposuction to sculpt the waist, hips, flanks and mons area. For this reason, a full tummy tuck produces a much more dramatic result with the “WOW” factor my patients are looking for.

A full tummy tuck is a procedure that involves a traditional “hip to hip” incision along the bikini line to remove excess skin and perform internal muscle repair across the entire abdominal area, both above and below the belly button. A mini tummy tuck, on the other hand, involves a smaller incision along the bikini line, usually up to about 20cm in length, which does not allow for loose skin or separated muscles in the middle or upper abdomen.

Mini tummy tuck candidates may be suitable if excess skin is located below the navel, the navel does not require reshaping or repositioning, and there is little to no muscle separation requiring repair. The ideal mini tummy tuck patient has good upper abdominal skin and muscle tone, is slender, fit, and at their ideal body weight.

Dr. Ortiz makes a small incision similar to the incision made during a cesarean section, tightening loose muscles, removing excess fat, and removing excess skin to flatten and smooth the abdominal wall. Scars from this procedure are small and easily concealed by underwear and swimwear.

Mini vs. Full Tummy Tuck Cost?

A full tummy tuck for a privately insured patient who meets the required Medicare criteria is from $15,000. For an uninsured patient, or for “cosmetic” reasons the cost is from $25,000. This is inclusive of your surgeon’s fee, anaesthetist fee, hospital stay, garments, follow-up care and LED therapy for scar minimisation.

As candidates for a mini tummy tuck generally haven’t experienced a significant weight loss of 5 BMI points, they are usually ineligible for any rebate. This means your health fund is unable to “kick in” and cover the cost of your hospital stay and theatre fees. A quote for a mini tummy tuck is provided on a case-to-case basis, depending on your goals and the length of hospital stay required.

To determine whether a mini or a full tummy tuck would be the best procedure to meet your aesthetic goals, it is best to book a consultation. During your consultation we will be able to determine your degree of muscle separation and excess that needs to be addressed through your abdominoplasty surgery.