Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Removing excess abdominal skin and fat and repairing separated abdominal muscles for a flat, firm contour.
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Mini Abdominoplasty
A shorter-incision, lighter procedure for limited skin excess confined to below the navel.
At a glance
- Operating time
- 2–2.5 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- 1 nights
- Back to desk work
- approx. 10 days
- Social recovery
- approx. 21 days
About this procedure
A conservative abdominal tightening for people with limited skin laxity below the navel.
Surgical approach and technique
The navel is left untouched; through a small incision at the level of a caesarean scar the skin below the navel is tightened and muscle laxity repaired.
Who is it for?
Suitable for patients with mild skin ptosis and fullness below the navel.
Recovery
Normal life can be resumed within 5-7 days. Healing is quick.
Back to desk work: approx. 10 days. Social recovery: approx. 21 days. Depending on the scope of surgery you should plan for between 6 and 12 nights. The exact figure is confirmed in writing with your treatment plan.
The information on this page is general and does not replace medical advice. Timings and recovery vary between individuals; a definitive plan can only be made after examination.
Frequently asked questions
Does the position of the navel change?
No. In a mini abdominoplasty the navel is not touched; only the area below it is tightened.
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