Loose, excess tissue and fat around the mid-section can be difficult to remove, sometimes despite diet and exercise. Recent weight-loss or pregnancy can often leave you with sagging skin, which can affect your sense of confidence and clothing fit. A mini tummy tuck can help by resolving these issues, leaving you with a better self-image.
For some, a full tummy tuck is too severe for their goals. This makes a mini-tummy tuck the best option to contour and shape the lower abdomen. Using an incision much smaller than that of a full tummy tuck, Mayo-Clinic trained, board-certified Nashville plastic surgeon Chad Robbins, M.D., F.A.C.S., will cut below the belly button to remove excess skin and fat, and tighten the lower abdomen. A consultation will determine realistic goals for your desired appearance. Some patients may wish to undergo a liposuction procedure as well.
A mini-tummy tuck involves a fairly quick recovery, as most patients are able to walk around the day after surgery. Swelling and bruising usually fades within a few weeks. The gains made with a mini-tummy tuck can inspire self-confidence as well as a fitter physique. Please see these before and after photos to learn more:
