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The mini tummy tuck is an operation that is designed to remove excess skin from the abdomen. It is indicated in cases where there is laxity of the abdomen resulting in bulging due to abnormal stretching of the skin. Unlike liposuction surgery, which just removes fat, this operation involves removal of skin and fat. For this reason, it is more extensive than liposuction. The actual extent of surgery will depend on the amount of excess skin.
Prior to mini tummy tuck surgery, the amount of skin that is to be removed is carefully marked. An incision is made in the bikini line and the excess skin is pulled down and inward, and is removed along with underlying fatty tissue. The muscles are not tightened during this procedure shortening the recovery time dramatically. The skin is carefully redraped and the incision closed with several layers of absorbable sutures.
Recovery time is usually 5-7 days but many patients go back to there normal light duty activities within days.
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