Overview
While some patients turn to a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, to get rid of an abundance of excessive, sagging skin in the stomach area, others can benefit from a mini abdominoplasty. This procedure is great for those who don’t have an excessively large amount of abdominal skin but still want to tighten and tone their stomach. Since it’s less extensive than the traditional tummy tuck, Riverside, CA board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Childers can perform it in about two hours, which is half the time of a tummy tuck. The incision under the belly button is much smaller in a mini tummy tuck. This surgery is intended for healthy patients, who have achieved a stable weight.
How is Mini Abdominoplasty Performed?
A mini abdominoplasty in Riverside, CA focuses on improving the lower abdomen when loose skin or tissue is concentrated below the belly button. Our team begins by making a shorter horizontal incision low on the abdomen, typically positioned where it can be concealed beneath underwear or swimwear. Through this incision, excess skin is removed and the remaining tissue is tightened to create a smoother, more defined contour. Unlike a traditional tummy tuck, a mini tummy tuck generally does not require repositioning the belly button because treatment is limited to the lower abdominal area. This focused approach to lower abdominal contouring may be appropriate for patients who need more correction than liposuction alone can provide but do not require a full abdominoplasty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t I Just Have Lipo?
For mini tummy tuck patients, liposuction alone may be a possibility. Liposuction is a procedure that removes fat only. So, while it is a good surgery choice for patients who have relatively good skin tone and tight abdominal muscles, it will not benefit those who have sagging skin. When a patient comes to see us for the first time, once we learn the patient’s aesthetic goals, we review the procedures that might help meet those goals and how they differ. For some, even a little hanging skin may warrant a mini tummy tuck.
Prior C-Section?
Women who have had a C-section will typically have a scar that runs horizontally in the lower abdomen. During a mini tummy tuck, an incision will be made very close to the C-section incision. Once the loose skin is trimmed away and the area is pulled tight, the two incisions are essentially combined into one which will allow for only one scar to remain. This scar will still be located in an area that will be hidden by undergarments and a bathing suit bottom.
What if I get Pregnant?
Abdominoplasty surgery should probably be delayed until after all pregnancies have been completed and you are done having children. The goal of a tummy tuck procedure is to tighten the abdominal wall. Getting pregnant after a tummy tuck procedure will spoil your surgical results and something we would discourage.
Refine Your Lower Abdominal Contour
When a small amount of loose skin below the belly button keeps you from achieving the abdominal shape you want, a mini abdominoplasty may provide a more targeted solution than a traditional tummy tuck. Our team at Riverside Plastic Surgery can evaluate your concerns, discuss your aesthetic goals, and determine whether a mini tummy tuck is suited to the level of correction you need. Contact our Riverside, CA office to schedule a consultation and explore your options for creating a smoother, firmer lower abdomen.