#BEFORE AFTER MINI TUMMY TUCK SKIN#

Incisions are strategically placed so that post-operative scarring is hidden underneath most clothing and bathing suits.

#BEFORE AFTER MINI TUMMY TUCK SKIN#

An incision is made across the lower abdomen so that underlying muscles can be tightened, and excess skin and tissue can be removed. Surgery Detailsĭr Thomas performs tummy tucks under general anaesthesia. The navel may be repositioned during this procedure to ensure a proportionate outcome. The incision will run inside the panty line from hip bone to hip bone to allow for removal of more tissue as well as redundant skin.

While the incision for this surgery is more extensive than a mini tummy tuck, it allows for additional correction. The smaller incisions mean less scarring after surgery, as well as a shorter, more comfortable recovery process in most cases.įull or traditional abdominoplasty is advised when the patient has considerable skin laxity interfering with the overall body contour. This procedure uses smaller incisions to remove fat and tissue while tightening up the underlying abdominal muscles. Mini abdominoplasty can be performed when there is not a significant amount of loose skin or stretch marks to remove. Options in Abdominoplastyĭr Thomas performs abdominoplasty one of two ways, depending on the level of correction required by his patients: Smokers should not undergo this surgery unless they are willing to stop smoking for six weeks before and six weeks after the operation. Stretch marks across the lower portion of the abdomen a common by-product of pregnancy or weight fluctuationsĪ tummy tuck is usually recommended for patients who have achieved a stable weight and are in reasonably good health.Isolated pockets of fat around the middle that will not respond to diet or exercise.Excess, loose skin around the middle due to pregnancy or significant weight loss.

Before after mini tummy tuck