WHAT IS MINI TUMMY TUCK?
Mini tummy tuck operations are not standard operations. If the deformity on the abdominal region is limited, the procedure to be applied is more limited. Mini abdominoplasty is an aesthetical technique that is used on the situations in which abdominal region problems are fewer.
WHAT IS DONE IN MINI ABDOMINOPLASTY?
When the abdominal region is examined, If the problems is limited with the abdominal region and the region under the navel and there aren’t an excess skin and sagging,(If only there is lipoidosis Tummy Tuck can be applied) , with a shorter incision, the excess of the skin under the navel can be removed and fat removal can be applied. This procedure is called as Mini Tummy Tuck because it is a smaller procedure from the other classical abdominoplasty operations.
HOW IS THE RECOVERY PROCESS OF THE MINI ABDOMINOPLASTY?
Generally, it is enough to stay at the hospital for a night. In following 24-48 hours after the procedure, tension, pain and sensitivity are possible. On the third day the feeling of tension declines. A corset may be needed. In 2-3 weeks, a patient turns back to his/her daily life and routines. Scars are significant in the first months but they fade in time.
CAN MINI ABDOMINOPLASTY BE APPLIED TO THE EVERY PATIENT?
It gives better results to apply abdominoplasy in spite of mini abdominoplasty to the patients who have excessive sags and excess skin on the upper navel region
IS MINI TUMMY TUCK/ MINI ABDOMINOPLASY BE COMBINED WITH OTHER TECHNIQUES?
Mini Tummy Tuck Procedure can be combined with many surgical procedures(breast, nose) notably with liposuction .Combining these applications does not effect the recovery process in a bad way.
WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE MINI ABDOMINOPLASY SCAR?
Generally in comparison with abdominoplasty it is shorter. It is planned as it will pass from the groin area. Its length toward the side is related with the amount of the excess skin and spread toward the side and waist. An effort to make shorter scar can cause skin laps named as a dog ear on the lines .These deformities can be removed under local anesthesia if it is necessary.