A mini tummy tuck is a body contouring surgery that is designed to remove excess fat and to tighten loose skin located in the abdominal region. The procedure takes about 1 to 2 hours and the cosmetic surgery costs are generally less than that of a full tummy tuck surgery. As a result, the mini tummy tuck recovery time is less than that of a full tummy tuck.
During the mini tummy tuck recovery period, the side effects are mainly some swelling and tenderness that will dissipate in a couple of weeks. Excess skin as a result of weight loss or after a pregnancy is usually cut away. The belly button is usually not repositioned in a mini tummy tuck – unlike in a full tummy tuck.
Because of the less invasive approach to the surgery, a mini tummy tuck recovery period is usually faster and less painful than that of a full tummy tuck. Elastic bandages are also used to cover the surgical area. The entire procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis and may need only the administering of a local anesthetic.
During the mini tummy tuck recovery period, a compression garment will need to be worn, as well. There is usually more initial mobility allowed than with a full tummy tuck procedure.
During the mini tummy tuck recovery, the compression garment will help to improve circulation and minimize any swelling. Specialized garments may be purchased online with tighter garments used for the first couple of weeks following surgery and looser garments used for long term recovery that typically lasts for 8 weeks.
The major advantage with a mini tummy tuck recovery is that the duration is shorter than that of a full tummy tuck will less downtime from work, etc.
