Mini tummy tuck surgery is often the chosen course of treatment, after an individual has successfully lost 100 pounds or more. Because skin does not recede along with weight loss, the excess folds of skin provide a significant barrier to proper personal hygiene. In addition, it is harder to walk around, while carrying extra folds of skin. Besides, patients that have worked hard to lose all of the weight should be able to enjoy wearing clothes that fit well and accentuate the thinner frame. Although a mini tummy tuck is not cosmetic in nature, it serves a valuable purpose that ultimately involves an easier recovery period. Nevertheless, normal activities will still be restricted, and patients will be advised as to the amount of weight they can lift. Therefore, parents of small children will need another adult around the house for a while.