Mini Tummy Tuck
A mini tummy tuck can improve the look of the lower abdominal area affected by excess fat and loose, stretched and sagging skin. This procedure is an excellent choice for men and women whose conditions do not warrant a full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).
The mini tummy tuck is less invasive than the traditional tummy tuck .The mini tummy tuck, or partial abdominoplasty, is an option for those with a small amount of abdominal fat that needs removal. People whose abdominal area is just starting to sag due to aging may find a mini tummy tuck is just right for them. This procedure, however, should not be used as an alternative to weight loss that can be achieved by diet and exercise.
A good candidate for a mini tummy tuck would include but not be limited to:
- Someone close to their ideal body weight
- Someone who wants to remove fat that has resisted diet and exercise
- Someone at a stable weight for the past six months
- Someone with good skin tone and elasticity
- Someone with realistic expectations and emotionally stable
- Someone who understands the procedure and the risks involved
If you intend to lose a great deal of weight or become pregnant, you should postpone your decision to have a mini tummy tuck until you have done so.
A mini tummy tuck is usually performed under local anesthetic and mild sedation. The incision for a mini tummy tuck is almost always smaller than the incision needed in a traditional tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck is sometimes called a “scarless tummy tuck” for this reason. Liposuction may also be employed at this time to help sculpt the area into a more desirable contour.
A mini tummy tuck works best on the abdominal area below the belly button. The scars are smaller, recovery time is lessened and the belly button is not moved during this surgery. The mini tummy tuck is a good choice for the right candidate, both men and women.
The mini tummy tuck patient is usually free to leave the hospital or surgery center within a few hours of the procedure. Post-operative pain is relatively minor and easily controlled with over-the-counter medication. Patients are usually released to return to work within a few days of the mini tummy tuck procedure, but are advised to refrain from strenuous physical activity for several weeks.
If you live in La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, or San Diego, California and the surrounding area and you would like more information about a mini tummy tuck, please visit the website of Wendell Smoot, M.D., F.A.C.S. and John Smoot, M.D.,F.A.C.S., at Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in La Jolla, California, today.
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