Mini Tummy Tuck: Mini Abdominoplasty in Salt Lake City

Overview of Mini Tummy Tuck

• Also known as a Mini Abdominoplasty
• Decreases excess lower abdominal skin
• Decreases the amount of lower abdominal fat
• Decreases the number of stretch marks
• Only lower abdominal muscles may be tightened
• Results in a tighter lower abdomen

About the Mini Tummy Tuck

A mini tummy tuck in Salt Lake City is a popular cosmetic procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen. During this surgery, separated lower abdominal muscles may be restored to a normal position, giving the lower abdominal area a more smooth and firm look. This procedure is ideal for those who have excess belly skin and fat they can't tighten up with diet and exercise, but only in the lower abdominal area.

Candidates for a Mini Tummy Tuck

Ideal candidates for a mini tummy tuck typically have excess lower abdominal skin and fat after pregnancy and/or weight loss while the upper abdominal skin is fine. Other factors include:

• Cannot change abdominal appearance with diet and exercise
• Non-smoker
• Good physical health
• Stable weight

The Mini Tummy Tuck Procedure

During a mini tummy tuck at Dr. Grant Fairbanks' clinic, an incision is made in the lower abdominal crease. Often, a prior C-section scar can be removed at the same time. Only a portion of the lower abdominal skin is removed. The lower portion of the separated rectus abdominis muscles (the 6-pack) may be pulled together with strong sutures if possible. The skin from the upper abdomen, above the navel, is not brought downward. The navel is left in the same place. Lower abdominal stretch marks are decreased but not completely removed during the mini-abdominoplasty operation.

Recovery After Mini Tummy Tuck

There will be some discomfort initially, but less than with a full-scale tummy tuck. This lessens over the week. Pain medications are helpful for mini-abdominoplasty operations. Overall recovery depends on the patient's health. One to two weeks off from work for recovery is recommended. A compressive garment is used for about 6 weeks. Strenuous activities, exercise, and sports are discouraged for the first 6 weeks to allow the healing tissues to become stronger. The scar will be red initially but will fade over the next year.

Results for mini-abdominoplasty will vary. An active and healthy lifestyle will help to better maintain this new mini tummy tuck appearance. A good diet and exercise will decrease unwanted weight gain and increase the quality of life.

Contact Dr. Grant Fairbanks for a mini tummy tuck consultation in Salt Lake City.