![]() If the muscles under the skin are loose or separated, they will be tightened or brought together by stitches. The navel remains intact, no incision is made there. The mini tummy tuck surgery is performed under mild general anesthesia and it generally lasts 1 to 2 hours.Īfter the anesthesia is applied, the surgeon makes an incision above the pubis and the skin is raised above the navel on each side. Every patient is required to undergo medical tests to ensure that nothing can hinder the success of the procedure and if any risk is detected, surgeons start to eliminate them first. Medical Examinationsīefore the surgical process begins, your surgeon will conduct some necessary preliminary examinations to make sure that you are in acceptable health status for the surgery. Your surgeon and your clinic together will explain and instruct everything you need to know about your treatment process to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. He or she will ask you some questions to understand your expectations and concerns and also make you understand what you should expect from your treatment. When you arrive at the clinic, you will have a face-to-face consultation with your mini tummy tuck surgeon. After you select one of them, we start to arrange the schedule. We will share a list of clinics and surgeons created according to your criteria. Planning Your Trip and Choosing the ClinicĪfter it is decided that you are a good candidate for the mini tummy tuck procedure, we start to arrange the best treatment plan for you. The photos or test results are also very useful to understand your current status and also eligibility. Your health history, allergies, medications you use and your previous surgeries are the most important data to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for you at this stage. The objective of this stage is to make sure whether you are a suitable candidate for a mini tummy tuck or you need additional treatment. The first step of your mini tummy tuck process is the online consultation where our specialist will ask you some questions to define your problems and try to learn your complaints. What Does Mini Tummy Tuck Treatment Involve? 1. In this case, a conventional abdominoplasty will be necessary. The amount of skin removed is more moderate, as it only affects a part of the skin below the navel.Ī mini tummy tuck will not be able to treat an excess of skin located above the navel. ![]() ![]() The mini tummy tuck is a type of tummy tuck that only treats mild sagging of the abdomen, found only below the navel. Who Can Do Mini Tummy Tuck?Īnyone who has a limited level of stubborn fat and excess skin in the area under the belly button has realistic expectations from the procedure. The incision is suprapubic and does not overflow on the sides and the scar can easily be hidden like a C-section scar.Ī mini tummy tuck may be performed standalone or in combination with other procedures, such as liposuction or breast augmentation. Generally, liposculpture is performed in the abdomen and the excess sub-umbilical skin is simply removed. On the muscles by tightening the abdominal musclesĪ mini tummy tuck is more beneficial than a full tummy tuck if there is a small excess of skin above the pubic area or under the navel. On the fat by refining the thickness of the abdominal wall by liposuction On the skin by removing its excessive part. Full Tummy TuckĪlthough it is less complex the mini tummy tuck acts on three anatomical levels just like the full tummy tuck:
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