Mini tummy tuck, unlike regular tummy tuck, does not include the placing or reconstruction of the belly button since its objective is to remove the abdominal skin to eliminate flabbiness. However, through this surgery it is also possible to tone up abdominal muscles if the patient wants this result.
For thin patients who wish to eliminate flabby abdominal skin and who do not require to tone up abdominal muscles. If desired, thin patients are also viable candidates for a regular abdominoplasty.
Leaner, more aesthetic look for the abdomen.
Recovery time is one week. Two weeks later, the patient can resume regular activities.
As with every surgery, there may be bleeding, infection, bruising or swelling, as well as pain and discomfort after the procedure and because of the stitches.
The procedure can be done as an ambulatory surgery. For some patients, it might be necessary to stay overnight at the hospital.