If you’re interested in a mini tummy tuck in Jacksonville, you may also be a good candidate for liposuction. However, these procedures treat 2 separate things. While a mini tummy tuck removes extra skin and excess fat, liposuction exclusively treats stubborn fat. During your consultation, we will discuss your needs and determine which procedures to include in your surgical plan.
Treatment Highlights
Treatment Time:
90 minutes
Anesthesia Type
General Anesthesia
Downtime:
2 to 4 days
What is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
Many people experience a stomach “pouch,” that little stubborn pocket of fat on the lower abdomen that ignores exercise and denies diets. Whether it’s from genetics, pregnancy, or another factor, our surgeons at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates can help you remove that pouch once and for all.
With a mini tummy tuck in Jacksonville, we can surgically remove a small amount of excess skin and fat to reveal a more sculpted stomach. A mini tummy tuck requires a smaller incision, which reduces scarring and requires less healing time.
- Stubborn fat
- Loose skin
What To Expect From a Mini Tummy Tuck
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Consultation
To kick off your treatment at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates, you will have a consultation with one of our cosmetic surgeons. You and your doctor will discuss what you would like to change about your appearance. They’ll provide you with surgical and nonsurgical options and help you determine the right choice for you.
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Preparation
Once you and your doctor decide on a mini tummy tuck in Jacksonville, we’ll walk through the entire treatment process, from pre-care to recovery. We use general anesthesia to maximize our patients’ physical comfort. Once you feel prepared, we’ll help you schedule your appointment.
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Procedure
A mini tummy tuck closely resembles a full abdominoplasty, but your surgeon will use a smaller incision that doesn’t extend fully between your hip bones. We may also use liposuction to remove excess fat if included in your surgical plan. After removing excess skin, we will pull the remaining skin tight for a flatter stomach.
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Recovery
After your surgery, we will review your after-care instructions once more. Due to the smaller incision, a mini tummy tuck requires less recovery time than a full tuck. You can expect to feel back to normal after about 6 weeks. We will schedule follow-up appointments to check your healing progress.
Real People,
Real Results
Love Your Body
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Contour
Reduction
Lift
Benefits of a Mini Tummy Tuck
Loving your body is the goal of any mini tummy tuck in Jacksonville, but here are some of the additional benefits provided by Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates.
At CSA, not only will you work with an expert surgeon, you'll have the support of an entire team of dedicated medical professionals throughout your treatment.
A mini tummy tuck involves a smaller incision, which will reduce scarring. We also provide detailed aftercare instructions to help your scars fade and let you enjoy your amazing results.
We understand that every patient begins and ends in a different place. We will customize your surgical plan to help you accomplish your unique body contouring goals.
Taking Guesswork Out of the Equation
When you trust Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates with your care, we’ll walk with you through every step of the process so you can feel confident in your treatment and results.
About Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates
Confidence is priceless.
At Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates, we recognize that aesthetics is an investment in yourself. The bond we have with ourselves is the most important one, yet often we tend to overlook it. Our surgeons are dedicated to helping you strengthen this connection. Looking and feeling your best is essential to living your best life, and here, we help you have it all.
Related Treatments
Mini Tummy Tuck FAQs
Yes, we can perform a mini tummy tuck if a patient has an existing C-section scar. In these cases, we will typically make the incision just below the C-section scar. We will remove the loose skin like we would for a traditional tummy tuck. When we pull the area tight, we will combine the two incisions into one. This incision will be located on top of the pubic zone, so you can easily conceal it under swimsuits and undergarments.
Pregnancy after a tummy tuck can compromise the results of your surgery, so we recommend waiting to have a mini tummy tuck until you’re done having children. If you do get pregnant after your mini tummy tuck in Jacksonville, we can perform a second surgery to restore your results. For most patients, we recommend waiting at least 6 months after giving birth to get a mini tummy tuck.
