Who Should Consider a Mini-Tuck?

A traditional tummy tuck is a dramatic, invasive procedure that produces radical results.  A patient can look like he or she lost several pounds after the operation.  Unfortunately, the procedure is lengthy, and the recovery time is long.  Also, a great deal of scarring may occur. Fortunately, there is another option for those people who just want to re-shape their abdomen and may not need the dramatic results.

The mini-tuck has recently become extremely popular.  It is “scarless,” because it requires a much smaller incision and it focuses largely on the area under the patient’s navel.  The operation can be performed under local anesthesia and the recovery time is much quicker.  However, not everyone is eligible to receive this alternative.

Patients must be relatively thin, and only want to eliminate a small amount of fat.  This surgery is designed to shape and provide desirable contours.  The procedure is also often accompanied by liposuction.  Traditional tummy tucks are a good choice for those who want to lose 20 percent or more of their entire body weight.  Also, this is skin tightening and repositioning.

To learn more about this mini surgery and to find out which would be best for you, contact your plastic surgeon today!