When Do You See Results After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

A mini tummy tuck normally includes liposuction of the
abdominal wall. After the excess fat is removed from the abdominal wall an
incision is made in the lower abdomen.This incision goes through the skin and fat layer but does not penetrate
the muscle layer.The skin and fat layer
is then elevated off of the muscle layer until the bellybutton is reached.At this point, the excess skin and fat is
pulled downward snugly.The excess skin
and fat are removed and the skin is closed.Normally, you will immediately notice the tightening of the lower
abdominal skin.There may be some
associated swelling that would take several weeks to finally subside.The amount of time that it would take for
full healing varies from patient to patient.It also depends on the extent of the surgery for each individual
patient.In general, you should expect
to see 80% of the swelling subside within the first three to four weeks.The last 20% may take as long as four to five
months.For a simple and illustrated explanation of tummy tuck and body contouring procedures, watch my video.

With loose skin you may have been a  better candidate for  a full tummy tuck.  I find that most patients are better full candidates than minis.