What is the difference between a tummy tuck and a mini-tummy tuck?
The tummy tuck addresses the three components your abdomen: the skin, fat, and muscle. Most notable is the fact that work is done to tighten the muscles, which will benefit women who want as flat a stomach as possible . Results, especially when combined with liposuction of the flanks are dramatic. A mini tummy tuck is best suited for women who don’t have stretch marks or saggy skin but have a pouch below the belly button. It can be done through an incision in the belly button, or through a C section scar if the patient wants a little excess skin taken off. Men, on the other hand seem to have their pouch above the belly button. Dr. Rodriguez performs the mini tummy tuck in the same fashion by going thru a small incision in the belly button. To learn more about the two surgical techniques, please read Dr. Rodriguez’s blog describing the difference between a tummy tuck and a mini-tummy tuck.
