Liposculpture
Mini Abdominoplasty
A subset of women are candidates for a mini tummy tuck with liposuction of the upper portion of the abdomen instead of a full tummy tuck. This is specifically for women with little to no skin laxity above the umbilicus (belly button) and minor skin laxity/diastasis below. A mini tummy tuck does not mean “mini incision” which is typically smaller in length than a regular tummy tuck but typically still long enough to avoid dog ear deformities and tighten the lower abdominal musculature.
You don't decide whether you're a mini-tuck patient from a checklist.
Every abdomen is different, and the right approach comes down to more than a list of qualifications. Skin laxity, fat distribution, muscle definition, previous changes from pregnancy or weight loss, and the way your abdomen meets your waist all play a role. For some patients, a mini tuck with abdominal etching creates exactly the refinement they're looking for. For others, a different approach may make more sense. At Mosca Plastic Surgery, the goal is to understand what your body needs—and do exactly that, no more and no less.
Life-Changing Benefits of a Tummy Tuck
01.
TIGHTER SKIN
All the loose skin that has been acquired over time from weight gain/loss or pregnancy in the abdominal region will be tightened and removed.
03.
INTERNAL CORSET
A corset procedure is used to retighten the muscles which have spread apart from pregnancy, in what is referred to as, Diastasis Recti.
02.
IMPROVED WAISTLINE
The abdominal skin which has grown loose with pregnancy or weight gain/loss will be pulled tighter and flat again.
04.
CONFIDENCE
A smoother, contoured waistline makes it easier to wear fitted clothing with confidence.
am I a candidate for a mini tummy tuck?
REMOVE LOWER BELLY POOCH
Only the loose lower skin below the belly button is removed.
CONTOURING
OF THE BELLY
Only the small diastased muscles below the belly button are tightened to flatten the lower belly appearance.
TIGHTENING
AND TONE
An overall flatter and tighter appearance will be seen on profile photos.
WILL MY INCISION BE SHORTER?
The incision will be approximately 6-8 cm shorters than a traditional abdominoplasty, and usually maintained within the hip bones.
HOW MUCH FAT CAN BE REMOVED WITH THIS PROCEDURE?
When combining liposuction with another surgical procedure, up to 1 liter of fat is possible to extract, however most patients who are a candidate for this procedure will not have 1 liter of fat on the abdomen and flanks.
DOES THIS SURGERY INCLUDE MUSCLE TIGHTENING?
The lower abdominal musculature below the belly button will be tightened (plicated).
WILL MY UMBILICAL CORD BE AFFECTED?
The umbilicus will not be affected with scarring during a mini tummy tuck.
Conveniently Located In
Delray Beach!
1010 South Federal Hwy, Ste 101,
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561-213-9693
