Mini Tummy Tuck surgery is fully explained.

Are mini Tummy Tucks Worth it?

Yes! If you have been struggling to lose that last bit of weight, a mini tummy tuck is very effective at tightening and flattening your stomach. If you stick to a healthy diet, the results can be permanent.

Is a Mini Tummy Tuck Safe?

Yes, this surgery is minor and considered safe; however, as with most procedures, there are risks which include:

• Infection
• Irregular scarring
• Fluid accumulation under the skin

Is a mini tummy tuck painful?

A mini tummy tuck is much less painful than a full tummy tuck. However, the answer to this question mostly depends on whether or not abdominal muscle repair is required. 

If your muscles are not severely separated, your procedure will be much more comfortable than one that involves severe muscle repair.

You will likely require muscle repair if you have had multiple pregnancies for the best results. 

The only way to understand this is to make an appointment for a consultative examination. It is often possible to determine if muscle repair is necessary after a physical examination.

Can I have liposuction instead of a mini tummy tuck?

That depends on the person. If you’ve had a baby, especially if you’ve had more than one birth, liposuction alone has almost no chance of helping you. If you have many stretch marks, this sagging skin likely won’t be stretched right after liposuction, and in the worst case, more sagging may occur.

Liposuction in Turkey surgery removes only fatty tissue but does nothing for tight skin, stretch marks, or separated abdominal muscles, which is the most common condition after having children. 

In addition, liposuction and tummy tucks have very different recovery periods, risks, costs, and outcomes. Therefore, knowing which procedure is most suitable for you is very important.

Read Also: Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck What are The Difference and Price

How does the Procedure Work?

While performing the surgery, your surgeon might need to stitch your muscles together, which won’t affect the outside appearance. If you have any excess skin, this will be snipped and flattened. In addition, there are certain situations where liposuction is required to remove excess fat.  

If you have stretch marks, this procedure might help as well. Talk to your surgeon about the possibility, as it will depend on the location of your stretch marks and the amount of excess skin you have.

You might consider a full tummy tuck if you have some additional pregnancy weight you can’t seem to lose. The reason is that the separation of your abdominal muscles occurs during pregnancy, affecting both your midsection and lower abdomen.

How to Prepare for a Mini Tummy Tuck

You might need blood tests before surgery to ensure you are healthy enough for the procedure.

Other preparations could include:

• You are not taking medications like aspirin that can thin your blood or prevent proper clotting.
• Not consuming alcohol
• Quit smoking

The Surgery

Your surgeon will make a 4-8 inch incision to your lower abdomen to start the procedure. It is almost identical to a C-Section scar. Many women who opt for this surgery already have a C-section scar, and there is a good chance they will use the same incision so as not to cause an additional lesion.

Next, your surgeon will tighten your muscles, and any excess skin and fat will be removed and stitch you up. It is not worth having this procedure performed if you plan to have more children, as this will loosen your muscles again.

Read Also: Liposuction Or Tummy Tuck After C Section

What Happens After a Mini Tummy Tuck Procedure?

You will need to follow a strict list of instructions for recovery, which include:

• The date for your follow-up appointment
• How to care for your incision and drain tubes
• What to look out for to ensure you are healing properly
• What are you allowed to eat
• How much will you be required to rest
• How long will you need to wear the pressure garment
• What types of physical activity are out of limits, and how long will it take before you can resume these activities?

After your corrective surgery, you will likely be in much pain and groggy from the anesthetic, so it is vital to arrange a lift home. You will also need someone to care for you for a few days. You will be allowed to shower 48 hours after removing your drainage tubes. 

However, you are allowed to have sponge baths to keep clean. When you are allowed to shower, it is best to do so sitting in a chair. You will be required to take antibiotics and, more than likely, an anticoagulant to prevent infection and blood clots. 

Once your incision has had some time to heal, it is best to keep it moist by applying a topical ointment to the scar. Alcohol is off-limits while you are still on your medication, and you should also stop smoking as it can lengthen your recovery period.