Can you get muscle repair with a mini tummy tuck?

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.

There are some patients who can have a mini tummy tuck with muscle work at the lower abdomen only.  These patients are rare due to most women who have come to me have had children or major weight loss. The upper portion of your abdominal muscles need to be tightened in most patients.  A mini is typically just skin removal and minimal muscle tightening, if any, of the lower abdomen. An experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will know what's best for you on consultation. Good luck!