Tummy Tucks: Mini vs. Full

I'm often asked about mini tummy tucks -- what they involve and how they differ from the more expensive, "full" tummy tucks.

Mini Tummy Tucks, like their full TT counterpart, involve removing excess, stretched out skin, as well as fat to create a more contoured waistline. During a Mini TT, the patient's existing belly button is left intact. During a full TT, enough skin and fat is removed that a new belly button is created (the old one is removed along with the skin and fat).

I would estimate that at least 75% of the abdominoplasty cases I do involve full tummy tucks. The reason for this is probably that by the time most women feel they need a tummy tuck, the amount of excess skin and fat is substantial enough to warrant a full TT.

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