I had a mini tummy tuck and Lipo with no muscle repair a year ago. I was hoping for a better out come. I wish I had found this site before I made my decision for a mini.
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Hello,Thank you for the question. Drugs can have various negative effects on the body and cigarette smoking can lead to delayed healing and tissue death. It is highly recommended to stop before and after surgery. Be sure to follow up closely with your Plastic Surgeon for optimal results and let...
Hello,A Mini Tummy Tuck addresses concerns with the abdomen below the belly button. A small amount of skin can be removed and the incision is less wide than with a full tummy tuck. Separated muscles below the umbilicus can be tightened. Many Plastic Surgeons will also use liposuction during ...
A mini tummy tuck should address excess skin in the lower abdomen and allow easy access to tighten muscle from the navel down. An experienced surgeon can get in to the upper rectus muscle to tighten the lower 2/3 of the muscle layer. Liposuction can help contour the fatty layer and sides if needed.
