What is a mini tummy tuck?

Tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) are done to correct loose skin, localized fat unresponsive to diet and exercise, and sepration of the abdomional muscles which typically occurs with pregnancy. This is not correctable with exercise, just as loose skin doesn't change no matter how many situps you do. Both versions... more

A full abdominoplasty addresses the entire abdomen and generally (although not always) includes muscle repair, umbilicoplasty and removal of a larger amount of skin (about the amount of skin from above the umbilicus to the pubic region). A mini-abdominoplasty involves tightening of the abdominal muscles from... more

A mini-abdominplasty limits the repair to the abdomen and skin below the umbilicus.  In my opinion, it has limited application since most of the time the entire abdomen needs to be addressed.

All the answers describe a mini-tummy tuck very well.  When plastic surgeons examine a patient, we look to see if there is excess skin above the belly button as well as below the belly button.  If there is no or minimal excess skin above the belly button, the patient can be a candidate for a mini... more

A mini tummy tuck is an excellent procedure if you only have loose skin on your lower abdomen, below the belly button. The scar is smaller and most importantly there is no scar around the belly button. If you have loose skin on both the uppwer and lower abdomen then a full tummy tuck, also called an... more

A mini tummy tuck procedure involves repair from the belly button down. The extra loose skin and tissue below the belly button is removed. Your plastic surgeon will let you know whether you are a good candidate for the procedure or if you may benefit more from a full or standard tummy tuck instead. A full... more

Mini-abdominoplasty is a procedure I have been performing more frequently. It is a great surgery for selected individuals. It combines the best of all worlds, by allowing correction of the lax abdominal wall, which all women who have experienced pregnancy suffer from. In addition, the umbilicus (belly button)... more

A mini tummy tuck tightens the muscles of the the lower belly, removes loose skin, and does not move the belly button.  It requires a shorter scar across the lower abdomen than a full tummy tuck. A full tummy tuck requires a scar that goes from one hip across the abdomen to the other hip.  The... more

Tummy Tuck = Abdominoplasty. Let's consider FULL (=Standard) Abdominoplasty, High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty (HLTA), MODIFIED Abdominoplasty and MINI Abdominoplasty. The majority of women who had one child (especially over 7 pounds) and 99% of women with two full term pregnancies share several deformities.... more

As is true for most operations, a "mini" version yields "mini" results.  A mini tummy tuck results in a scar that has the same length as a typical c-section (half the distance from hipbone to hipbone).  It allows for tightening the lower abdomen, but does nothing to the upper... more