Can you get muscle repair with a mini tummy tuck?

Thank you for the question.  Yes, the procedure you are describing is possible BUT  there are very few patients who are a good candidates ( who will achieve aesthetically pleasing outcomes) for this procedure. For the vast majority of patients who have had pregnancies and/or weight loss a full abdominoplasty is necessary to achieve the desired results.   When the time is right, seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience helping patients achieve the types of outcomes you would be pleased with.   You may find the attached link, dedicated to tummy tuck surgery concerns, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes. 

Yes, but this procedure is appropriate for very few patients.  I
would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is
most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds of
these procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as
before and after photos on that surgeon's website.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question. Yes, it is possible to get a muscle repair with a mini tummy tuck, but it may be called something else. The terminology in this area can be confusing. I typically call this a modified tummy tuck. So I repair the muscle through a short bikini incision ( often used in a mini tuck) by releasing the belly button from under the skin. This is often referred to as a floating umbilicus technique. The belly button is re-attached during the surgery with no visible scar.The only thing mini about this procedure is the short scar. The results are often very dramatic. Not all surgeons are comfortable with this, so you should find one that has a lot of experience in various techniques.Good luck to you.