Can a Mini Tummy Tuck Be Done Under Local Anesthesia?

Mini tummy tuck is meant to improve the lower abdomen only. If the problem is only excess skin and fat and the underlying muscles are not loose, then mini tuck can be performed under general anesthesia or IV sedation, I would not recommend local anesthesia alone, although it can be done under local only, it would not be a pleasant experience.

Since you have already seen 2 board certified plastic surgeons you have already done your necessary home work. I agree with them that for a mini tummy tuck local anesthesia as an option since you only need skin and scar removed.  The key issue at this point is your comfort level and you have several options including local anesthesia and oral sedation,  IV sedation, or full anesthesia. Pick the one you are most comfortable with.

Depending on how much work needs to be done, you may be a candidate for removal of some skin and scar tissue under local anesthesia.  However, I would stress safety first and if you need more than that done then general or sedation anesthesia might be better.  Again, it's hard to determine without actually examining you.

Theoretically, a mini tummy tuck could be done under local anesthesia, but why?  Twilight anesthesia with IV sedation would make you much more comfortable during the procedure.  In general, we perform mini tummy tucks under IV sedation / twilight anesthesia and our full tummy tucks under general anesthesia.  However, every patient is different and you would need to be evaluated prior to surgery.

 

Good Luck.

What you are describing sounds more like a scar revision than a mini abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). This can certainly be performed under local anesthesia and is preferred. Anytime there is a discussion about muscle work however, general anesthesia is preferred as relaxation of the muscle is needed for best results. Good luck.