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If you arrived here, you are probably already asking yourself about a mini tummy tuck. A lot of women and men have done hard work fo exercise and eating right. Yet, there is still some loose skin or a bulge of fat that won’t disappear on their lower abdomen. If this is the case for you, then a mini tummy tuck procedure may be the best choice. Consider all choices before taking the leap for plastic surgery.
What is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
As with all of the content here, we must stat that we are not physicians nor giving medical advice. This is only for information purposes and not for advice for individual conditions. Please consult your physician to answer questions regarding your body.
Depending on your situation, you might not need a full tummy tuck. That would be good news for you in more than just one way. There’s another abdominoplasty procedure you might not know about, called the mini tummy tuck. Here’s a more in-depth look at the difference between a full and mini tummy tuck.
The Mini Tummy Tuck is In a Different Location
A full tummy tuck is required if there is the undesirable extra fat or skin that’s present above and below the belly button region. If your major problem area is below the belly button region, you might get by with just a mini tuck. The incision for this looks more like a cesarean. The purpose is to tighten muscles and remove extra fat in the abdominal region below the belly button.
If your body is otherwise in lean and fit condition, you may need the mini tuck for that lower belly bulge. To determine if this is the case, you should do a full consultation with your physician and a board-certified plastic surgeon. It is highly recommended that you choose a board-certified plastic surgeon. Do research to find one that fits your needs.
This Mini Tuck is a Smaller and Less Invasive Procedure
As this is a less invasive procedure, it often works better for someone with a busier lifestyle. The incisions are smaller and less fat and skin are removed. This is very beneficial to many and should be a part of the decision making when considering cosmetic surgery. Below are some of the things that are benefits of the less-invasive nature of this procedure.
- Smaller scars.
- Less likely to have necrotic tissue.
- Fewer recovery complications like slow healing or necrosis. {Make sure to read about these signs of infection after surgery for more information}
- Less pain as a shorter recovery time.
It Has an Easier Recovery
A mini tummy tuck requires a much shorter incision than a normal tummy tuck, that’s done just above the pubic region. Because of this, the mini tummy tuck requires much less downtime, right around two to three weeks, where a full tummy tuck can take as long as 2 months to heal. Additionally, you are in surgery for a shorter time, so less like to struggle with the side effects of anesthesia than a regular procedure.
The shorter healing time also includes fewer extra items needed for post-surgery care. Rather than hundreds of dollars for binders and supplies, you may be able to get away with just a surgical binder for the first 4-6 weeks. As the upper abdominal region is less involved, you may also be able to rest easier and move around faster. This often means you can go back to work earlier and that extra help around the house isn’t needed for as long.
ProTip: Check this full list of supplies for after tummy tuck surgery to see a good example of what is needed.
It is Far Less Expensive
A full tummy tuck can cost you anywhere in the neighborhood of $4,000-$20,000. The good news for a mini tummy tuck, you are looking about paying right around $4,000-$5,000. The cost savings for most is enough to convince them to make the choice of a mini versus regular or extended procedure.
However, as mentioned before, your body may not be a candidate for this procedure. Know that you are looking at several thousands of dollars for an abdominoplasty procedure. This is rarely covered by health insurances, and will typically be out of pocket completely.
May Be Easier Should You Desire More Children
Most will tell you to be sure you are done having children first. However, if you have a medical issue with skin discomfort or a hernia, then a smaller abdominoplasty surgery may still be useful without preventing you from future pregnancies. Regardless, you will want to wait a considerable amount of time before you even consider pregnancy. While this isn’t a typical choice after surgery, it is not unheard of in some cases.
Before any plastic surgery, make sure you do significant research and consultations.
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