Does your “pooch” make you want to explore a mini tummy tuck liposuction? This is actually the combination of two procedures. A tummy tuck has traditionally been the removal of excess skin in the abdominal area created by a large weight loss, extra skin due to excess weight gain or pregnancy and the resultant loss of muscle tone in the area. Another contributing cause could be the presence of unsightly stretch marks from rapid weight gain or pregnancy.
Whether or not you are a candidate for a mini tummy tuck liposuction is the actual amount of fat in the area as well as your current muscle tone. If the muscle tone is good and there is not too much fat then the procedure is probably OK. If you are obese and have a great deal of fat and skin to remove you will need to under go a more invasive procedure and you may even need to have staged procedures to reduce your fat levels in steps to reduce the trauma to the surrounding nerve and connective tissues. A mini tummy tuck is recommended for small amounts of skin on the front of the abdomen to be removed and create a smoother appearance.
Generally a mini tummy tuck liposuction will involve an incision or incisions to remove a small amount of skin and a small amount of fat will be removed via liposuction. If the muscles in the abdomen need to be tightened a bit then this can be done at the same time. This way there is only one incision site and less chance of infection or further internal complications occurring. Pricing for these procedures is generally less than a full blown tummy tuck or large liposuction, but you will need to have a consultation with a plastic surgeon to find out just what is involved and what the various options will cost.
