
Perez also performs liposuction of the upper abdominal wall and the pubic area at the time of a mini tummy tuck to provide a uniform abdominal wall contourĭuring a mini tummy tuck the belly button is usually not repositioned. The abdominal muscles above the belly button can also be tightened in some instances with the use of an endoscope and camera.
BEFORE AND AFTER MINI TUMMY TUCK RECOVERY SKIN
Excess skin is removed and the abdominal muscles below the belly button are tightened under direct visualization. During this procedure, access to the abdominal wall is gained through a very small incision made low on the abdominal wall a few centimeters above the pubic hair. Mini Tummy TuckĪ mini tummy tuck is ideal for patients who have a small to moderate amount of excess skin, fat, and muscle bulging located below the level of the belly button.


Jaime Perez at the Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa has perfected the mini tummy tuck and offers this procedure to appropriate patients throughout the Tampa Bay area including Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Do you wish there was a way to restore your abdomen to the time before you had children or gained that extra weight but don't think you're ready to commit to a full tummy tuck? Well, a mini tummy tuck may be the answer you're looking for! Performed through a small incision low on the abdomen, usually no larger than a C-section scar, a mini tummy tuck can provide dramatic results while leaving a very short scar.
