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Mini Tummy Tuck

Mini Tummy Tuck Description

Women who are dissatisfied with their bodies after pregnancy or losing a substantial amount of weight may be frustrated from the lack of noticeable physical results eating a balanced diet and regular exercise are producing. The changes your body endures while pregnant or overweight, such as stretched, sagging skin and a weakened abdominal wall, can unfortunately not be corrected by diet and exercise alone. Bassin Center For Plastic Surgery offers mini tummy tuck in Florida for women who have excess abdominal skin and fat they would like removed but not enough excess skin and fat to warrant a traditional tummy tuck. The mini tummy tuck in Florida is similar to the traditional tummy tuck in that it mends weakened abdominal muscle, removes excess skin and fat, and achieves a slimmer, firmer, tighter abdomen. The mini tummy tuck, however achieves all of this with a smaller incision and without relocating the navel. Women with substantial excess fat and sagging skin may benefit more from the traditional tummy tuck which, while involving a larger incision and a repositioned navel, will produce more noticeable, satisfying results. Ideal candidates for the mini tummy tuck may be dissatisfied with a small pouch of excess abdominal fat and skin. Tummy tuck in Florida will help you eliminate that pouch and achieve the sleek profile that diet and exercise haven't been able to produce.

Mini Tummy Tuck Procedure

Mini tummy tuck surgery usually takes one to two hours to perform. An incision is made across the lower abdomen at the bikini line. Although this incision is shorter than the incision used for the tummy tuck in Florida, it will leave a permanent, noticeable scar. The scar, however, should be easily hidden by a bathing suit or underwear. Once the abdominal wall is tightened, any excess fat and skin is removed and the incision is then closed with sutures. The navel will remain in its original position due to the smaller incision used during the mini tummy tuck. Mild to moderate swelling for a few days following surgery is normal, and bruising should fade within one week. Patients can expect mild swelling to diminish after a few weeks. Most patients return to daily activities and work after five to seven days depending on the level of physical labor required by your job. Post-operative instructions, such as pain management and wound care, will be discussed with you. Patients should expect to attend a follow-up visit with our Orlando plastic surgeons one week after the procedure and enjoy beautiful, long-term results with the help of a healthy lifestyle.