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What is a mini-abdominoplasty?

April 26, 2017mini-abdominoplasty

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What is a mini-abdominoplasty?

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A mini-tummy-tuck is used in patients who have minimal upper abdominal skin excess, and a minimal to moderate amount of skin excess below the umbilicus or the belly button. It is called a “mini” abdominoplasty because dissection does not proceed above the belly button. The navel is not transposed, the horizontal extent of the incision is much less, and abdominal tightening is generally not included.

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A mini-abdominoplasty is a procedure that removes only a small segment of skin. The muscle is not tightened. This procedure is of benefit to only a small, select group of patients.

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In a regular abdominoplasty the skin is pulled down so far that the umbilicus (belly button) has to be freed up and repositioned. If not that much skin needs to be removed, the umbilicus may not have to be repositioned.