Considering mini tummy tuck in Dallas? Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raja Mohan performs mini tummy tuck surgery for patients at his Dallas practice.
This is the ideal surgery for patients with minimal excess skin on the lower abdomen. If you plan to undergo this procedure, our expert team at Dr. Raj Plastic Surgery Dallas can help you navigate the consultation and surgery process with ease.
Contact Us today at (469) 301-1725 to schedule a consultation.
Table of Contents
- What is a Tummy Tuck
- Mini Tummy Tuck Before and After
- Candidate for a tummy tuck
- Mini Tummy Tuck Vs Full Tummy Tuck
- Mini Tummy Tuck Recovery
- Mini Tummy Tuck Cost
- Questions and Answers
- Book Consult
What Is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
A mini tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure that reduces a minimal to moderate amount of sagging skin on the lower abdomen. Some excess fat and stretch marks can also be removed, and occasionally, the lower abdominal muscles can also be repaired if they have separated (diastasis recti).
Surgery begins with general anesthesia, which will keep you numb and comfortable throughout the procedure. Your surgeon will then make an incision on the lower abdomen, remove the excess skin and fat, repair the abdominal muscles, and carefully close the incision.
Mini Tummy Tuck Before and After
Mini Tummy Tuck Candidate
Candidates for mini tummy tuck surgery are often those who’ve lost a considerable amount of weight or mothers who are done having children. Both of these situations can cause excess skin on the lower abdomen, which is what mini tummy tuck surgery predominantly treats.
Candidates must also be in good physical health and at a healthy stable weight prior to surgery. Patients must be non-smokers for at least several weeks/months prior to surgery.
Mini Tummy Tuck Vs Full Tummy Tuck
A mini tummy tuck and full tummy tuck are very similar. Both require a lateral incision on the lower abdomen, which can be easily covered by underwear and bathing suits.
One key difference is that full tummy tuck surgery has a scar that is slightly longer on either side to correct for more excess skin on the entire abdomen. Full tummy tuck surgery corrects loose skin above and below the belly button while mini tummy tuck procedures only correct lower abdominal loose skin and lax muscles on the lower abdominal wall.
Lastly, more of the abdominal muscles are tightened with fully tummy tucks, and the belly button is also repositioned.
Why Choose Dr. Raja Mohan?
Patients choose Dr. Raj for a variety of reasons. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon with professional association memberships in good standing. He is known for being personable and warm, and for not just providing excellent patient care – but really caring about his patients. Ultimately though, it’s not his continued leadership in the field, his ongoing publication and research, or his warmth and charisma that positions Dr. Raj as one of Dallas’ best plastic surgeons. It’s the results that speak the loudest.Dr. Raj Mohan is a board-certified, aesthetic-fellowship-trained plastic surgeon.
Mini Tummy Tuck Recovery
Mini tummy tucks are an outpatient procedure, but they do require a substantial recovery period as the incision is more significant with this surgery than with other surgeries such as liposuction. Especially if you had muscle repair, you may have some pain during initial recovery, which can be treated with pain medication. Wearing your compression garment will help as well.
Other recovery symptoms include swelling, bruising, and possibly some itching and loss of sensation (numbness). These symptoms should all subside and eventually disappear with time. Patients must stay active by engaging in very light exercise (gentle walks) to avoid blood clots, but should avoid intense exercise and weight lifting.
In terms of mini tummy tuck results, most patients are able to notice a slight difference right after surgery. However, it may take up to six months to see your final results due to residual swelling.
Mini Tummy Tuck Cost
So, how much is a mini tummy tuck? Patients frequently ask about cost at their consultation appointment, and this is the perfect time to inquire.
While we cannot provide price quotes for plastic surgery procedures online or over the phone, Dr. Mohan and his team can certainly give you a more accurate cost estimate at your first appointment with him.
FAQs: Mini Tummy Tuck Procedure
Yes, in most cases, a mini tummy tuck surgery is fine to undergo after a C section. You can see C section mini tummy tuck before and after photos online, and you’ll notice that plastic surgeons can even reuse a C section scar for the tummy tuck incision in some cases.
Just be sure to wait an adequate amount of time after your C section to undergo your elective mini tummy tuck procedure. Typically, surgeons recommend waiting at least six months or longer if you plan to breastfeed.
In order to remove excess skin with a mini tummy tuck, an incision several inches long is required. Any surgery that requires an incision will result in a scar.
Fortunately, your mini tummy tuck scar after 1 year should be well-healed, faded and blended with the surrounding skin, and flattened out. Keep your scars out of the sun, and use silicone scar sheets to minimize scar appearance.
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raja Mohan performs mini tummy tuck surgery at his Dallas practice. To learn more about the procedure and schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Mohan, please contact us.
As long as you choose a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced with mini tummy tuck surgery, it is rare to have a poor outcome following your procedure. However, if you are unhappy with your results, you should consult your surgeon to learn about your options.
Yes. In fact, in most situations, a mini tummy tuck combined with liposuction is the norm. The mini tummy tuck will correct stretched abdominal muscles and take care of excess abdominal skin, and liposuction will remove excess fat.
Yes, most of the time, we can correct an umbilical hernia at the same time as mini abdominoplasty surgery. Umbilical hernias occur when a piece of intestine is poking through the belly button opening.
Talk to your surgeon about your umbilical hernia at your consultation appointment to learn about your options.
Mini tummy tuck surgery is not like a full or extended tummy tuck in that only one small incision on the lower abdomen is required. This incision will be made laterally just above the pubic area. Mini tummy tuck incisions are typically shorter than those made in full tummy tucks.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
Transform your lower abdomen with a mini tummy tuck. This minimally invasive procedure targets stubborn excess skin and abdominal fat, giving you the sleek, sculpted look you desire.
Take the first step toward a more confident you, and contact us today to schedule a consultation appointment with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raja Mohan.
Our expert team is here to guide you through every step of your journey.