Tummy tuck surgery is a hot topic in plastic surgery and one of the most popular cosmetic surgery operations performed around the globe today. There are different procedures which are used and if you are not familiar with them, it can be impossible to understand what you are hearing or reading about this area of plastic surgery.

This article explains the operation dubbed the mini tummy tuck, the desired effects, the general surgical principles involved and how this differs from the full tummy tuck surgery. By reading this you should be able to quickly understand the aesthetic and surgical differences between the operations more fully.

The mini tummy tuck is likely to be advised only for patients looking to remove excess tissues between their belly button and the top of their bikini line (generally at the level of the pubic bone). A typical surgical candidate might be a lady who has had two or three pregnancies and finds it now impossible to regain tight abdominal muscles by using dieting and exercise that used to work for her. Patients of mature years also sometimes choose the operation as their abdominal muscles may naturally become less firm with time. Or it may be chosen by someone who has ongoing but mild fluctuations with their weight. Whatever the reason, everyone wants the same thing – a flatter, toned looking tummy again.

The operation involves making a horizontal incision usually into the area above the bikini line, between an average 10 to 15 centimetres in length. The surgeon then removes excess skin and any excess adipose (fatty) tissues sometimes in combination with liposuction techniques. During liposuction a cannula is moved around inside the adipose tissue to loosen it then the tissues are removed altogether by suction through the body of the cannula. If there are damaged abdominal muscle structures, for example, from many pregnancies, the muscles can also be strengthened by suturing techniques during the operation.

The incision made is generally smaller in length and the surgery does not routinely seek to reposition the navel. The art of navel repositioning again requires a great degree of skill for a favourable result, and this is one factor that shortens the operation time in comparison to the full tummy tuck. Whereas the full version can last more than 2 hours on the operating table, the mini tummy tuck can often be performed in around 60 minutes. However, going back to the effects, it is not suitable for those wishing to remove weight above the level of the navel.

Whilst the name may make the operation sound a little less daunting, it is worth remembering that this is a full surgical intervention, with full anaesthetic, a range of residual risks no matter how skilled and dedicated the surgical team. Patients deserve high quality information during pre-surgery consultations to make an informed judgement around the risks of tummy tucks. By reading this brief guide, you have the information to distinguish between the two types of operation better and understand although the operation is not as lengthy, it can never be guaranteed risk free. To get detailed individual advice, of course patients are advised to consult their doctor and/ or their surgeon.

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RS Brown blogs as part of intrepid team wrangling with the things people try to feel more youthful and attractive. The team investigate the benefits and the risks of the tummy tuck and give timely insight into the contraversial world of cosmetic surgery abroad.

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