The Mini Tummy Tuck - Is the Mini Tummy Tuck Procedure For You
There have been more people interested in this procedure in recent years.
The difference in the full tummy tuck and the mini tummy tuck is that the full procedure takes skin and fat from the whole abdominal area.
If you are within ten percent of your ideal weight or have a little extra skin around the lower abdominal area then the mini could be right for you.
One reason that you may become interested in this procedure is because you recently had a child and were unable to return to your shape and size before pregnancy.
The mini tummy tuck is also popular for men who want to get a tighter stomach after losing weight or after gastric bypass surgery.
Another plus for the mini tuck is less scarring because of a smaller incision and less of a recovery time.
After the mini tummy tuck most patients will opt for liposuction or body contouring cosmetic surgery to get rid of unwanted fat and complete the new look.
The lower abs are also tightened helping you to achieve a six pack easier.
You can even have belly button work done to give you a sexier look.
After the procedure is finished and all of your cosmetic surgery completed, there will only be a tiny scar left.
The mini tuck can cost as little as half the price of the full tummy tuck because less work has to be done.
Mini tummy tuck prices can vary depending on the surgeon's experience and location but can cost on average around $2500.
Generally speaking the mini tummy tuck has a faster recovery time and takes less time on the table than the full tummy tuck.
Your surgeon will help you to decide whether or not the mini tummy tuck is the procedure is for you.
If you need more work than this procedure can provide then a full tummy tuck may be offered to you.
You should be aware that if you do opt for a full tummy tuck, you will end up with a larger scar.
The mini will be your best option if you aren't excessively over weight or do not have a lot of skin to be removed.