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MINI-ABDOMINOPLASTY (Mini-Tummy Tuck)
You Are a Candidate if:
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You have excess abdominal skin below the navel from weight loss, pregnancy or other causes, with or without muscle laxity. |
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You wish to change the contours of your body. |
Intended Result
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An improvement in the contour and proportion of the treated areas. |
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A smoother, flatter abdomen. |
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A more flattering figure or physique, in or out of clothing. |
Procedure
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The procedure is usually performed using I.V. Sedation (twilight sleep) in our AAAASF certified surgical facility or under general anesthesia in a surgery center. |
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A mini-abdominoplasty affects only the abdominal wall skin below the navel/umbilicus. For this procedure, the surgical incisions and scars are usually shorter. |
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The lower abdominal muscles are tightened during a mini-abdominoplasty. |
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The incisions and scars are usually within the bikini line. Other options will depend on your anatomy. |
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A surgical drain may be placed. If used, it is usually removed in 24 to 48 hours. |
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Liposuction may be used in conjunction with a mini-abdominoplasty. |
Recuperation and Healing
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The patient is sent home in a surgical compression garment or girdle. This compression garment is to be worn for the first month, as it helps reduce swelling and helps you achieve the final result more quickly. |
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Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medications. |
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Bruising and swelling generally subside within two to four weeks. The final result takes shape over three to six months. |
Other Options
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Additional procedures that may enhance the result are Liposuction, Breast Reduction, Breast Lift (Mastopexy) and/or Breast Enlargement (Augmentation). |
Surgeon’s Note
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A mini-abdominoplasty is not a substitute or method for weight loss. |
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The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of a consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare. |
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