“Mini” Abdominoplasties are a limited version of a full Abdominoplasty. In this operation, skin and fat are lifted only off of the abdominal wall below the umbilicus. The bulging abdominal wall is then tightened with sutures, and only a small amount of skin is removed. Liposuction can be safely performed on the abdomen with this procedure at the same time due to the more limited extent of the operation. Since less skin is removed, the scar is smaller. The problem with this operation is that there are very few appropriate candidates. If you have slightly loose skin overhanging the umbilicus, this operation will not correct it. Similarly, very few women have an abdominal bulge that is mostly due to the abdominal wall below the umbilicus. Typically, most patients seeking consultation for an Abdominoplasty have significant excess skin and fat both below, and above the umbilicus.

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