![]() This is truly a hybrid procedure somewhere between liposuction and full tummy tuck. If you underwent tightening of the lower abdominal wall, you must avoid sit ups for 6 months. backbends and side bends) for at least 3 months. You must avoid exercises that put tension on your lower abdominal incision (i.e. You will be up and walking the day of surgery but must avoid exercise (beyond simple walking) for 4 weeks. You may require oral pain medicine for up to a week after surgery. Recovery: A tight compression garment must be worn at all times (except showers) for one month after surgery and on a tapering basis for a second month. ![]() Occasionally one or two drains may be placed through the incision for about a week, though most mini tummy tuck patients do not require drains. The lower abdominal incision is closed with absorbable, internal stitches and dressed with tissue glue. If you have mild lower abdominal wall bulging (without upper abdominal bulging), it may be tightened with permanent sutures. If you already have a lower abdominal scar, it will be revised and incorporated into the mini tummy tuck. Following liposuction, a small amount of central lower abdominal skin is removed through a bikini-type incision, and the remaining skin is tightened. Procedure: The procedure begins with abdominal wall liposuction. It will not address upper abdominal bulging or major lower abdominal bulging due to loose fascia/muscle. Remember: Mini tummy tuck will not address excessive skin along the “sides” of the lower abdomen or above the belly button. Many women choose mini tummy tuck to address a “dented-in” C-section scar with a small “overhang” of loose skin just above the scar. Mini tummy tuck is useful for patients with excessive abdominal wall fat and mild central lower abdominal skin and/or fascial laxity. This narrows the waist and reduces the appearance of “side rolls.” Click here for before and after photos of liposuction of the abdomen, waistline, and other areas of the body.Īlthough many women hope for a mini tummy tuck, this is actually the least commonly performed abdominal contouring procedure. Note: Most patients undergoing abdominal liposuction will also elect to undergo liposuction of the hips, love handles, and/or upper back. Click here for more detailed postoperative instructions ![]() Butterly tapes are placed over the incisions. The incisions are closed with internal, absorbable stitches. A long tube-shaped instrument (cannula) is used to suction the excessive fat until improved contour is seen. Two to three small (¼ inch) incisions are used to suction excessive fat. ![]() This reduces bleeding and bruising, facilitates fat removal, and improves the safety of your procedure. Friedman will inject a dilute solution containing local anesthetic, adrenaline, and saline into the problem areas. Once you are asleep under general anesthesia, Dr. Friedman will draw a topographic map of the areas of excessive abdominal fat. Remember: Liposuction will not tighten loose abdominal skin or fascia/muscle. Liposuction reduces excessive abdominal wall fat in patients with good skin tone and good abdominal wall tone. ![]() This is the most straightforward of the four abdominal contouring procedures. ![]()
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