Mini Tummy Tuck

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.

Tummy Tuck photos by Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon, results may vary

A mini tummy tuck is usually done as an outpatient surgery, and most people can go home the same day they have the procedure. In order to maximize your safety, we do the procedure in our state-of-the-art and government certified outpatient surgery center. We use a physician anesthesiologist and two specially trained nurses in all of our procedures.

Our patients tell us that they have very little pain following surgery, because we do all of our mini tummy tucks as part of our Minimal Pain Program. We place long-acting local anesthetic in all areas where we work, and this works to minimize discomfort in the days following surgery. Most people return to work about seven days following surgery. The main restriction is no heavy lifting for about six weeks.

For appropriate candidates, the mini tummy tuck provides extremely impressive results. For more information, or to set up a consultation with our expert tummy tuck plastic surgeon, please contact us.