What is the Difference Between a Full and Mini Tummy Tuck?
May 15, 2010 by admin
Filed under Cosmetic Procedures
A full abdominoplasty is where there is a hip-to-hip incision and a lot of skin is removed. A mini-abdominoplasty is performed through your c-section scar and only a little or no skin is removed but the abdominal wall muscles are tightened.
There is a difference in price of about $2000 to $4000 with a full abdominoplasty costing from $6000 to $8000.
A mini tummy tuck, or partial abdominoplasty, may be recommended for patients that are within 10% of their ideal body weight. This procedure is less invasive and can be done on an outpatient basis. A mini tummy tuck leaves the navel intact and requires a smaller incision. Liposuction is sometimes employed and the fat is removed from below the navel, tightening muscles from the navel to the pubis.
If your abdominal muscles require more extensive tightening and your body weight is more than 20% above your ideal weight, your plastic surgeon is more likely to recommend a full abdominoplasty. A full tummy tuck involves an incision around the navel and across the lower abdomen, therefore a larger scar results from a fully tummy tuck.
Tummy tuck surgery is a popular option for both men and women who have excess skin around the abdomen that can’t be affected by diet and exercise. Most likely, this type of excess skin results from large-scale weight loss, or for women, after multiple pregnancies. Results can often be life changing and most patients are thrilled with their leaner, tighter abdomen. However, tummy tuck surgery is major surgery and should not be considered a quick fix by any means. If you’re considering tummy tuck surgery in NJ, speak with a board certified plastic surgeon in New Jersey at the Lombardi Plastic Surgery Center.
There are many important factors to consider before deciding whether tummy tuck surgery is right for you or not. To learn more about tummy tuck surgery in NJ at the Lombardi Plastic Surgery Center, visit us online at http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/ or call 732-460-9555.
Read more about tummy tuck surgery on Dr. Lombardi’s blog site.
About Dr. Lombardi:
Dr. Lombardi is a Plastic Surgeon in NJ and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.
To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/
