What is the difference between a mini tummy tuck and a full tummy tuck?

Depending on what your needs are you have the option of getting a full tummy tuck done or a mini tummy tuck. Both procedures involve the process of removing excess skin and fat from the abdominal area. However a full tummy tuck will involve muscle tightening in which the operating plastic surgeon will sew the abdominal muscles into a tighter position. A mini tummy tuck, on the other hand, will only remove the excess skin and fat around the stomach. A mini tummy tuck is usually performed on patients with excess skin and with little no loss in muscle tightness. Another major difference between a full tummy tuck and mini tuck is the size of the scar. With a full abdominoplasty the incision is made from hip to hip just below the the bkini line leaving a scar that spans from left to right across your lower abdomen. A mini tuck will leave a much smaller scar but will still be just as visible. To determine which procedure would benefit you most contact us at our locations in Miami or Tampa for a complimentary consultation!