Mini Tummy Tuck Louisville

Mini Tummy Tuck in Louisville, Lexington, Kentucky

Indications for Mini Tummy Tuck

Mini tummy tucks are performed on patients who struggle with skin laxity, stubborn fat, and muscle weakness that extends only below the belly button. In more extensive cases, a traditional tummy tuck may be required for best results. These procedures are commonly combined with liposuction of the waist and hips in order to further slim down the area. Patients should be at or near their ideal weight and have no further plans for pregnancy, as this can reverse the great results of a mini tummy tuck.

Mini Tummy Tuck Results

This procedure creates a flatter, tighter abdominal wall; less subcutaneous fat, and reduced excess skin. This can result in a slimmer, more toned lower-body profile that can be augmented by other lower body lifts or liposuction procedures.

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How is a Mini Tummy Tuck Performed?

Since this procedure is invasive, anesthesia is required. After it’s administered, an incision is made in the pubic area, with the length and size depending on the extensiveness of the procedure. Through this incision, Dr. Salzman can tighten the underlying muscles and use liposuction to refine the contours of the area. Any excess skin can be trimmed away, and the incision is then closed.

How Do I Know Which Tummy Tuck is Right for Me?

The mini tummy tuck procedure is typically recommended for patients who are troubled by loose, sagging tissue that sits between the pubic area and the belly button. This excess tissue can create a pooch, muffin top, or a “shelf,” all of which can create dissatisfaction with your overall appearance. The concerns that are corrected with the mini tummy tuck are localized to the very lower part of the abdomen. If you also have some roundness or excess sagging tissue around or above the belly button, you might be a better candidate for a full tummy tuck.

Dr. Salzman has been performing plastic surgery procedures for many years. His skill and talent are complemented by the discernment that motivates him to act as conservatively as possible in each case. When you visit our Louisville office for your tummy tuck consultation, you can expect a thorough examination and discussion of the potential outcome of each of these choices.

How Much Time Off Do I Need for My Mini Tummy Tuck?

The mini tummy tuck is less complex than a full tummy tuck. However, it still requires about two weeks off work for recuperation to get off to a great start. These two weeks involve lots of rest, great nutrition, and limited physical activity. As you feel your energy returning, you can gradually increase the amount of time you walk, but, overall, you may still need to take it slow in your return to work and other activities. If your job requires physically demanding tasks, you may be advised to take more than two weeks off.

How Long Will My Results Last After My Mini Tummy Tuck?

We anticipate your mini tummy tuck results to be very long-lasting. Because tissue is removed and the lower abdominal muscles are tightened, it’s possible to enjoy your new shape indefinitely in some ways. For example, your abdomen may remain flat forever, provided that you don’t gain weight, but you will at some point lose some of the tissue elasticity in the treatment area. This can result in minor laxity but should not be nearly as pronounced as it was before your abdominoplasty.

What Must I Do to Maintain My Tummy Tuck Results?

To get the most satisfying, long-lasting results from your mini tummy tuck, you’ve got to commit to long-term health and wellness. In many cases, having abdominoplasty surgery proves to be extremely motivating. Once you’ve got a flat, taut midsection, you want to do what’s necessary to keep it that way! It doesn’t take much to get sustained cosmetic gains after a tummy tuck. It takes healthy food choices and regular physical activity. Women are advised not to get pregnant after having a mini tummy tuck, as this would distend the abdomen in a way that could reverse the cosmetic effects of the surgery. To promote optimal skin elasticity and firmness, it’s beneficial to always wear sunscreen when wearing a bikini or other midriff-bearing clothing.

Recovery after Mini Tummy Tuck

The mini tummy tuck is less invasive and leaves a shorter scar than a traditional tummy tuck and therefore heals faster. However, the mini tummy tuck still requires downtime. The postoperative course of mini tummy tucks has recently been vastly improved by the use of a TAP block and TissueGlu. The TAP block is done by the anesthesiologist after you are put to sleep. Under ultrasound guidance, a long-lasting numbing medicine (Exparel) is injected between two muscles of the abdomen where the nerves that supply feeling to the front of the belly are located. Drains are not used, and instead, a synthetic glue that dissolves on its own is sprayed between the skin and fat that are lifted and the muscle underneath. With no drain, the patient can shower the next day! Bruising and swelling generally resolve after two weeks. Patients with less vigorous job duties can usually return to work in 7-10 days.

Combining Mini Tummy Tucks with Other Procedures

Mini tummy tucks can be combined with many cosmetic breast procedures, thigh lifts, or other areas of liposculpture. A more extensive procedure might be required to accommodate a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. Dr. Salzman can help you determine your best treatment plan.

Risks of Mini Tummy Tuck Surgery

The specific risks and suitability of this procedure for a given individual can only be determined at a consultation with Dr. Salzman. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual. Always follow any post-operative care instructions given by Dr. Salzman.

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