Some people have fullness confined to the area below their belly button, rather than the entire abdomen. In this situation, a mini tummy tuck can often provide very pleasing results. In a mini tummy tuck or mini abdominoplasty, skin and fat are removed from this area in the lower part of the abdomen. The incision is similar than that for a c-section. The muscles beneath the skin are usually tightened to provide a tighter overall contour from within.

When compared with a standard or full tummy tuck, a mini tummy tuck has a shorter incision and shorter recovery time. The belly button does not have to be moved during a mini tummy tuck, though its appearance is often improved because the skin below it is pulled and this can work to make the belly button look better. The procedure is specific in the effects in can provide, and these are generally at the lower abdomen and to some extent the waist. During your consultation at Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery, your plastic surgeon will evaluate your current situation and goals and advise you which type of tummy tuck – the full or the mini -- will create the best results for you.