If significant weight loss, multiple pregnancies, or aging has left you with sagging skin in your abdominal area, you may be interested in contouring your figure. You are likely familiar with a traditional tummy tuck, but there is a less invasive procedure known as a mini tummy tuck that may be an option for some patients who only have a mild skin excess below the belly button and have a high positioned belly button.
A partial abdominoplasty uses a small incision to remove excess fat and skin from your lower abdominal area, spanning from the belly button to the pubic bone. Recovery time is shorter than with a complete tummy tuck. If you are interested in a mini tummy tuck in Kansas City, our board-certified plastic surgeons at Associated Plastic Surgeons & Med Spa could support you through every step of the process.
A mini tummy tuck can provide many positive aspects for patients as they go about their daily lives in Kansas City. Benefits include:
Our care team at Associated Plastic Surgeons & Med Spa can meet with you to discuss your surgery goals and help determine which benefits of this procedure may be most helpful for you.
A mini tummy tuck is useful to sculpt your figure, but it is not a weight-loss procedure. You are a good fit for this surgery if you:
Come to our practice in Kansas City, and we can help you determine if a mini abdominoplasty is the right procedure for you.
Your surgeon will explain every step of the process before you receive a mini tummy tuck at our practice in Kansas City. We want you to feel confident about the surgery and will take the time to answer any questions that you may have.
To ensure your comfort, we will put you under general or local anesthesia. Your provider will discuss both sedation options with you, and together you will determine which will be best.
Your surgeon will make an incision at your bikini line, around an inch below an existing C-section scar if present. They will remove any excess skin and fat, and if needed, tighten and repair the underlying abdominal muscles. They then smooth the remaining skin over the treatment area and close the incision with stitches.
The procedure typically takes 2 to 3 hours to complete, and you are able to return home later that day. Since you will be groggy from the anesthesia, a trusted adult should drive you home and care for you for the first 24 hours following surgery to ensure your safety.
If you want a more contoured appearance in your lower abdominal area, our expert team at Associated Plastic Surgeons & Med Spa could help make that a reality for you. For select patients, a mini tummy tuck in Kansas City is less invasive than a traditional abdominoplasty and allows you to sculpt a targeted part of your body. Schedule a consultation with our team today to begin your personalized path to wellness and aesthetics.
