Mini Tummy Tuck

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Mini Tummy Tuck Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi Atlantic Center for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

A mini tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure that removes excess skin from the abdomen with a discreet incision for a natural appearance. If your skin was stretched after weight fluctuations or pregnancy, a mini tummy tuck can restore a more athletic, sculpted appearance with lasting results.

Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi is a board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience helping patients rebalance their proportions and restore their confidence in their appearance with customizable procedures. At Atlantic Center for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, we can sculpt your figure with simple procedures that help many patients with minimal downtime.

Contact our office in Atlanta or call (770) 418-1234 to learn more about how our simple procedures can help you transform your appearance.

About Mini Tummy Tucks

Aging, pregnancy, and weight fluctuations can change the appearance of your midsection, resulting in pockets of droopy skin that affect your self-esteem and body proportions. Surgically removing the excess skin is one of the most effective ways to remove it for a natural appearance. Tummy tucks have helped many of patients improve their appearance, and specialists performed more than 170,100 in 2023 to help patients enhance the appearance of their midsection. (1)

Mini vs Traditional Tummy Tuck

A traditional tummy tuck is designed to remove a larger amount of excess skin than a mini tummy tuck. If your abdominal muscles were stretched after pregnancy– a condition called diastasis recti–(3) we can recommend a traditional tummy tuck which requires a slightly larger incision to repair the underlying muscles to improve your core strength. We take care to make discreet incisions during both procedures that you can easily conceal beneath your clothing. Mini tummy tucks are ideal for patients who wish to remove a smaller amount of excess skin and do not require muscle repair. We can discuss the best type of procedure for your needs during your consultation.

Benefits

With a mini tummy tuck, we can help you improve your self-esteem as well as balance your body proportions:

  • Less downtime: You can return to your normal routine sooner than is required of a traditional tummy tuck.
  • Discreet incisions: We make the incision along the bikini line so that you can easily conceal it beneath your clothing.
  • Improved self-esteem: Many patients feel better about their appearance after removing excess skin and enjoy a slimmer, smoother abdominal appearance. (2)
  • Customizable procedure: We can adjust your procedure and the treatment approach for your unique needs.
  • Natural-looking results: We will strategically tighten the skin and remove the excess tissue to provide a natural appearance.

Candidates

You are likely a good candidate if you:

  • Would like to remove loose abdominal skin
  • Are in good overall health
  • Are able to maintain a stable weight
  • Make consistent healthy lifestyle choices
  • Are you a nonsmoker or are willing to temporarily stop
  • Have realistic expectations

Personal Consultation

During your consultation, we will perform a physical evaluation and ask about your body goals to create a treatment plan. Please come prepared to discuss your medical history, medications, and lifestyle to help us create a personalized treatment plan for your needs. If you have any conditions that could affect your ability to heal, we will discuss the best treatment approach for your needs. For patients who recently experienced weight loss, we can discuss a traditional or full tummy tuck and other after weight loss surgery options if you have a significant amount of excess skin.

Preparation

To prepare for your treatment, you will need to:

  • Refrain from smoking a few weeks before and after your treatment
  • Arrange for someone you trust to drive you home
  • Schedule time off work to focus on healing
  • Fill prescriptions ahead of time
  • Stop taking medications and supplements that thin your blood

In the weeks leading up to your procedure, we recommend that you eat healthy meals, get adequate rest, and stay hydrated. Taking good care of your body can help you experience the best results.

Procedure

Mini Tummy Tuck Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi Atlantic Center for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

To begin your procedure, we will cleanse your skin and Dr. Davoudi will mark it for surgery. Our team will administer anesthesia, and he will make a discreet incision along your bikini line to remove excess tissue and tighten the skin. The thin incision is shorter than the incision for a traditional tummy tuck, but will still allow Dr. Davoudi to effectively remove the excess skin. After removing the targeted skin, he will close the incision with sutures and, after a monitoring period, you will be able to return home to rest.

Recovery

After your tummy tuck, you will need to make sure to get adequate rest and follow all preoperative instructions. It is common to experience some discomfort or swelling near the treatment area for 1-2 weeks afterward. You will need to refrain from strenuous exercise for approximately 6 weeks or longer to help your body heal. You will also need to take about 2 weeks off work, depending on the physical demands of your job.

Results

After a mini tummy tuck, you can enjoy feeling more comfortable in your body. Removing the excess skin can create the appearance of a flatter, more athletic midsection. Many patients feel that their self-confidence improves and they feel more comfortable wearing bathing suits and different kinds of clothing.

If you take good care of your body and maintain a healthy weight to prevent your skin from stretching further, you can enjoy your results for many years. It is important to continue to exercise regularly and eat balanced meals to support your health and maintain a stable weight.

Additional Body Contouring Procedures

If you are experiencing loose, hanging skin in other areas, we can offer several different customizable procedures that can help you achieve your goals.

Arm Lift

An arm lift is a body contouring procedure that removes droopy pockets of skin, colloquially known as “bat wings” that swing uncomfortably when you move your arms. During an arm lift procedure, we will make a thin incision along the underside of the arm to reposition your skin. The incision is very easy to conceal beneath your clothing and afterward, you can enjoy feeling more comfortable with balanced body proportions.

Breast Lift

Droopy skin on the breasts is common with aging and weight changes. With a breast lift, we can reposition your breasts to a higher appearance and remove the excess skin for a smoother, curvier look. There are several different types of incisions that we can make along the circumference of the areola or underside of the breast for more youthful-looking breasts. We can discuss the best treatment plan during your consultation and answer any questions you have.

If you would like to increase the volume of your breasts as well, we can perform a breast lift with augmentation for a curvier figure. Breast augmentation increases the size of your breasts with implants for an enhanced appearance.

Thigh Lift

A thigh lift is a procedure that tightens the skin on the thighs and removes excess tissue for a more contoured leg appearance. If you recently experienced weight fluctuations or changes to your skin from aging, the procedure can help you balance your lower body proportions. During the procedure, we can remove excess skin that may be causing chafing or difficulty finding pants that fit well. The results are long-lasting if you make healthy choices and maintain a stable weight.

The Cost of a Mini Tummy Tuck in Atlanta

The cost of a mini tummy tuck will depend on the amount of excess skin you wish to remove and whether or not you have additional body goals. If you need additional procedures, we can provide an all-inclusive quote during your personal consultation. We can transform your figure with a simple procedure and remove the excess skin for lasting results.

Contact our office in Duluth near Atlanta or call (770) 418-1234 to learn more about our customizable procedures.

FAQ

How long will the recovery from a mini tummy tuck take?

The recovery from a mini tummy tuck can take about 6 weeks, but this duration can vary depending on the patient.

Will I have scars after a mini tummy tuck?

We take care to make discreet incisions that are easy to conceal beneath your clothing for a natural appearance.

Can I combine a mini tummy tuck with other procedures?

Yes! For example, many patients choose to combine a mini tummy tuck with liposuction to remove pockets of excess fat for a slimmer, more athletic midsection.

References

  1. American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf
  2. Saariniemi KMM, Salmi AM, Peltoniemi HH, Helle MH, Charpentier P, Kuokkanen HOM. Abdominoplasty Improves Quality of Life, Psychological Distress, and Eating Disorder Symptoms: A Prospective Study. Plastic Surgery International. 2014;2014:197232. doi:https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/197232
  3. Orr Shauly, Goel P, Gould DJ. Painless, Drainless Lipoabdominoplasty: A Retrospective Study of Pain Following Lipoabdominoplasty Utilizing Liposomal Bupivacaine and a Modified Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol. Aesthetic surgery journal. 2022;4. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojac04