Mini Tummy Tuck FAQs
Abdominoplasty Dubai | 1 February 2020
What is a Mini Abdominoplasty, Mini Tummy Tuck?
Mini Abdominoplasty, Mini Tummy tuck is a plastic surgical procedure performed to remove excess fat and skin in the lower abdomen, below the umbilicus, to restore a shapely silhouette or body shape and achieve a natural aesthetic appearance.
What are the benefits of Mini Abdominoplasty, Mini Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Mini Abdominplasty, Mini Tummy Tuck surgery is performed to reduce the heavy lower abdomen and hips to enable you to wear the clothes you want and boost your self-esteem. Especially suitable to regain your body shape post baby! A Mini Tummy Tuck can restore a youthful figure, flat lower abdomen, following pregnancy, post baby or weight loss. Mini Abdominoplasty is less invasive than a full Tummy Tuck, with a short recovery time. Diabetic patients may benefit following a Mini Abdominoplasty by improved blood sugar control or reduced requirements for medication. The improvement in body shape can boost your self confidence and comfort enabling you to exercise effectively to maintain a good body weight and shape.
Am I the ideal patient for Mini Abdominoplasty Surgery?
If you would like to improve your body shape because of skin laxity and excess fat in your lower abdomen, which does not reduce with good diet and exercise, do not have any serious medical conditions and are not significantly overweight, then an Mini Abdominoplasty, tummy tuck is likely to be suitable for you. VASER Liposculpturing may be required to achive the optimum body shaping.
Do I need to lose weight before my Mini Abdominoplasty Surgery?
Dr. Vigo recommends that you should be as close to your ideal body weight as possible before you undergo a Mini Abdominoplasty surgery. It is important that you maintain a good diet and are losing weight before your surgery.
What about the scars following Mini Abdominoplasty, Mini Tummy Tuck?
Unfortunately, it is necessary to have a scar as a result of Mini Abdominoplasty, but every effort is made to minimize the scars and ensure that these are as inconspicuous as possible. The goal is to achieve a scar which is as short as possible and which, once fully healed is barely visible. The scar is placed within the pants line – bikini line. The extent of the scar is determined by the amount of excess skin to be removed.