Mini Abdominoplasty / Mini Tummy Tuck
Indianapolis, Indiana
Most women and men have heard of a tummy tuck (referred to medically as abdominoplasty), but how many of you have heard of a mini abdominoplasty? Just as its name suggests, the mini abdominoplasty is a “mini” version of a tummy tuck, and, for many patients, this may be a good alternative to the more invasive techniques used in traditional abdominoplasty. A mini abdominoplasty may consist of any of the following procedures: liposuction, limited skin excision, and tightening of the lower abdominal muscles. Dr. Linderman at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Indiana will tailor your mini tummy tuck procedure to address your specific problems.
What to expect
A mini abdominoplasty procedure will take less time than a full abdominoplasty, but the exact duration of the surgery will be determined by the amount and type of work to be performed. The incision used in mini abdominoplasty is usually smaller, and results in short bicycle handle-shaped scars just above the pubis. Dr. Linderman will remove excess skin, tighten the fascia, perform liposuction contouring (if required), and close the incisions. The recovery period following mini abdominoplasty depends largely upon the physical condition of the patient prior to surgery. Patients who undergo a mini tummy tuck should not expect to return to their normal activities for at least a week and possibly up to a month.
Mini abdominoplasty is designed for problems not severe enough to require a full abdominoplasty but too extensive to be corrected through liposuction alone. The mini abdominoplasty does not manage as much excess skin as the standard abdominoplasty, and is generally unable to address laxity in the upper abdominal muscles. However, mini abdominoplasty is ideal for typical complaints of lower abdominal sagging and is popular among women who are combating the effects of pregnancy.
Post-surgery
All operations have some risk. The risks of surgery are divided into two groups. The first group of risks includes those that are seen in all operations; the second group of risks includes those that are unique for this operation. In the first group, the main risks are swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, a scar and numbness or change in feeling. The main problems that are unique to this operation are the scar of the lower abdomen and irregularity from the liposuction.
To learn more about tummy tucks and mini tummy tucks, please contact Dr. Linderman at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Indiana today to schedule your consultation. Dr. Linderman has been serving mini-abdominoplasty and cosmetic surgery patients in the Indianapolis area for almost three decades.
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Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
of Indiana
12188-A North Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
toll free: 1-800-678-9909
phone: 317-848-5400