What is the Average Scarring Like and What is the Healing Time After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

I have been to a few surgeons now all of whom recommend a mini tummy tuck. I feel like they are sugarcoating the recovery time, however, telling me that in 5 days I can travel and the scar won´t be that noticeable. Looking for an honest opinion! thanks!

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Healing Time for Mini Tummy Tuck

Thank you for your question. Scarring is dependent on the tension on your incision and genetically how you heal. Plastic surgeons are scar specialists and have a range of therapies to get the best scar possible for you. It requires close followup to monitor and make the necessary adjustments. In regards to travel, I would recommend that you stay in town for 2 weeks. You will be sore for 5-7 days and I would advise that you have someone assisting you... more

Recovery After a Mini-Tummy Tuck ...

Recovery time is based on consideration of many factors. Age, health status, previous surgeries can all play a role in the length of time necessary for an individual to feel better after surgery. Since a mini tummy tuck can be different things to different surgeons, it is difficult to say how long it should take for you to feel better. Generally, if you trust your surgeon to operate on you, then you should trust what he/she says in regards to the expected recovery time. more

Mini tummy tuck

I think you have to understand what they mean by a mini tummy tuck. If they are not tightening the muscle then your recovery will be quick. If the muscles are being tightened than your recovery is being sugar coated. Having said that if you are active and work out you will recover quicker than someone who is sedentary. Dr. Kearney

Robert Kearney, MD, FACS

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Tummy tuck scar placement

A tummy tuck and mini-tummy tuck are types of contouring procedure, hence the following principle applies: you must accept some degree of scar for the better form. The good news is that a skilled plastic surgeon can place your scar low in your bikini-line/waist line. After 8-12 months of healing and scar massage therapies, your scar will fade where it will barely be noticeable. Best of luck.

Here are some instructions for Mini-tummy tuck.

Here are some instructions for Mini-tummy tuck. Each surgeon will have his or her own set which may vary slightly. MINI-ABDOMINOPLASTY (MINI-TUMMY TUCK) This is an outpatient surgery. Have someone drive you home after surgery and help you at home for 1-2 days. Get plenty of rest; follow balanced diet. Decreased activity and pain medication may promote constipation, so you may want to add more fresh fruit to your diet, and be sure to drink plenty of fluids. Take pain... more

Mini Tummy Tuck has a Faster Recovery

You are restricted from weight lifting greater than 15 pounds in our practice for 6-8 weeks. Travel is not recommended for 4 weeks. The scar will be pink for 3 months but becomes flesh colored usually after 9-12 months.

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In regards to the recovery every patient is different depending on your pain tolerance. In our practice we like to tell our patients to expect not to lift anything heavy or return back to normal life for at least 8 weeks. The first week is the hardest; you are feeling better by the second week. Your scar depends on how you heal and scar. The scar will be red for months and you can use scar therapy about 4 weeks after surgery. The recovery is not hard but it is not easy... more