Dear Katee, A mini-abdominoplasty, also known as a mini-tummy tuck, In a partial of modified tummy tuck, the incision is often shorter and the navel may not need to be moved. The abdominal skin is lifted up only from the top of the pubic hair line to the navel. The skin flap is then stretched downward, removing the excess tissue, and then the flap is stitched back into place.
Most women after pregnancy have stretched out the muscle and skin above their navel, making many women better candidates for a full abdominoplasty. Many women request a mini-tummy tuck in order to avoid what they perceive to be a more invasive procedure (i.e., a full tummy tuck). However, a full abdominoplasty is usually more satisfying for women because it allows the surgeon to repair the abdominal wall muscles and remove excess skin above the navel as well.
If you’re a good candidate, a tummy tuck is a great procedure to eliminate excess skin and fat, narrow the waistline, get rid of stretch marks on the lower abdomen and improve the appearance of the navel. Sometimes doing less is more; and other times a full procedure is the way to go. In my next post, I’ll discuss the full abdominoplasty procedure in detail, so you’ll have a point of comparison. I recommend speaking to a board-certified plastic surgeon to see which procedure is right for you. Good luck!
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Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen thinner and more firm.
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