Has your abdomen been stretched by weight gain and weight loss or pregnancy? You may have excess fatty deposits or loose, stretched skin below your navel that will not respond to dieting and exercise. If your lower abdomen appears disproportionate with the rest of your body, a mini tummy tuck, or partial abdominoplasty, may be your best option for a firmer, flatter abdomen.
A mini tummy tuck is less complex than a full tummy tuck because the position of your navel is unaffected and the incisions are typically smaller. Tummy tuck procedures can be performed alone, but are often performed with liposuction to further improve body contours. Individuals considering a tummy tuck should be healthy, relatively fit, and not planning future pregnancies, as this may restretch tightened muscles.
Depending on your specific requirements and surgeon's preference, a mini tummy tuck may be done under local anesthesia with sedation, where the abdominal area is numb, and you are relaxed and comfortable. Alternatively, you may be completely asleep, under general anesthesia. The length of time required for a mini tummy tuck procedure depends on the amount of tissue being removed and whether liposuction is also performed.
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