Mini Tummy Tuck vs Tummy Tuck

Mini Tummy Tuck vs Tummy Tuck

Do I need a tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck?

Tummy Tuck vs mini tummy tuckAfter pregnancy and weight loss, excess skin and fat in the lower stomach can be a source of frustration for many women. After weight fluctuations, the skin can lose its ability to spring back and can result in sagging skin.

Pregnancy can also cause separation of your abdominal muscles (diastasis recti), which contributes to a bulging belly. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes the excess skin and fat and tightens the abdominal muscles. This helps to give a more smooth appearance to the abdomen and accentuates the hourglass appearance that is often associated with a feminine body.

“Mini Tummy Tuck” and “Tummy Tuck”

There are several ways an abdominoplasty can be performed. The two most common types of tummy tucks are the “mini tummy tuck” and “full tummy tuck” also known as "tummy tuck". The procedure that is best for you depends on your specific concerns and surgical goals.

A “mini tummy tuck” is appropriate for patients with mild to moderate excess skin and fat below the belly button. A “mini tummy tuck” surgery may include:

* A single incision is made in the bikini line and the excess skin and fat is removed below the belly button.
* The length of the incision depends on how much is being removed.
* The muscles below the belly button can also be tightened and the belly button is left in place.

A “full tummy tuck” is more commonly performed on patients with moderate to large amount of excess tissue of the abdomen.

* An incision is made in the bikini line, typically from hip to hip, and the excess skin and fat is removed from your tummy.
* The muscles are tightened and the skin is re-draped over your belly button, which is brought through a new opening after your skin has been placed in its new, tighter position.
* This results in a dramatic change in the appearance of your tummy with a sleeker, slimmer contour.

More than 100,000 tummy tucks are performed nationally every year with a high satisfaction rate. As with all surgery, there is the potential for serious complications. It is important that tummy tucks be performed by experienced plastic surgeons. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon can help determine which procedure is best suited for you.

Call Finesse Plastic Surgery today to schedule your consultation with one of our board certified plastic surgeons, (714) 978-2445.

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