Stubborn fat or loose, excess skin in your abdominal area can cause you to feel frustrated about the look of your midsection. Major weight loss, pregnancy or genetics may cause abdominal skin to lose elasticity and to weaken or separate abdominal muscles.
A mini tummy tuck, also referred to as partial abdominoplasty, is similar to the more involved traditional tummy tuck procedure. However, mini abdominoplasty only treats the lower portion of the abdomen (the area beneath the belly button). It is an ideal option for those who have smaller deposits of fat and excess skin around the abdomen area and do not require as extensive of a procedure as a traditional tummy tuck. The advantages of the mini tummy tuck are that the procedure requires fewer incisions, a smaller scar and a shorter recovery time than the traditional tummy tuck, but this procedure may not be appropriate for everyone.
A mini tummy tuck can yield beautiful results in those who eat healthy and exercise regularly but are unable to eliminate excess skin and stubborn belly fat below the belly button. However, if you are pregnant, plan to get pregnant, or plan to lose or gain a substantial amount of weight you should consider postponing a mini tummy tuck procedure until afterwards.
