MINI ABDOMINOPLASTY (Mini Tummy Tuck)

Mini abdominoplasty (mini tummy tuck) where there is minimal extra skin and abdominal wall weakness.  A Mini tuck requires a smaller incision removing the excess skin and repairing the muscle for maximum flatness.  This incision is made above the pubic area.  Liposuction may also be used for ultimate contouring.

• Reduces skin resulting from previous pregnancies and weight loss.
• Ideal patients should be done having children.
• You should be physically healthy and at a stable weight.
• Your expectations should be realistic
• You must be a NON SMOKER

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY
Following the surgery, you will wear a compression binder for 4 weeks.  No strenuous activities for 4 weeks post surgery.  You posture will be affected for a period of time until you are able to stand up straight.  No soaking of incision site until completely healed.


POSSIBLE RISK AND COMPLICATIONS:
Bleeding, infection, heavy scarring.  Fluid accumulation that may require subsequent aspiration over a period of time.  Permanent numbness or other skin changes.  Prolonged swelling and discoloration.  Fatty tissue found deep in the skin might die (fat necrosis).  Major wound separation that will delay healing time.  Pain which may persist.  Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications that may require hospitalization at the patient's expense.  Possibility of revisional surgery required that would require additional expense.