1. Less Is More
Mini tummy tucks may be ideal for those needing a little help in the tummy area. Mini tummy tucks are less invasive than full tummy tucks in that the incision is smaller and recovery time is faster. A mini tummy tuck is considered cosmetic surgery and done on an outpatient basis. A small incision is made just above the pubic area, and your navel may or may not be slightly repositioned, depending on how much fat is removed and skin shifts.
2. Tighten Those Abs
Pregnancy stretches your lower abdominal muscles. Your rectus muscles, which you use to do sit up exercises, never completely go back to normal after childbirth. The lower abdominal muscles are just more prone to stay stretched out. A mini tummy tuck tightens the abdominal muscles, along with the skin. Mini tummy tucks remove excess skin for a tighter, more youthful look.
3. Add a Side of Lipo
Mini tummy tucks work great for many people in combination with liposuction. The extra fat you gain in your stomach can't always be handled with liposuction alone or with only a mini tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck and liposuction may handle problems that liposuction won't fix, but problems that aren't serious enough for a full tummy tuck. Both procedures together remove extra fat along the sides of your stomach as well.
4. Realistic Expectations
Mini tummy tucks are for people who have realistic expectations concerning what this procedure does. A plastic surgeon asks questions to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. He asks you to point out specific areas you want to tighten and flatten. Loose skin and fat that won't go away no matter how much you exercise are target areas. Realize that you won't come out looking like a kid again, but there will be definite changes in your body shape and muscle tone. Not all health insurance companies cover the costs of mini tummy tucks, so prepare financially.
5. Avoid Repeat Surgeries
Most plastic surgeons doing cosmetic surgery suggest waiting until you are sure that you're finished having children before you get a mini tummy tuck. This is because once you have the procedure done and then decide to have another child, the pregnancy stretches out your lower abdominal muscles again, undoing what was done with the procedure and wasting the money you spent on it.
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