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Mini Tummy Tuck
(redirected from Partial Abdominoplasty)

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Mini Tummy Tuck
A cosmetic procedure performed when the abdominal fat deposits are limited to the area below the navel, often performed on an outpatient basis, leaving the belly button intact, while removing fat below the navel and tightening regional muscles, often with liposuction


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A partial abdominoplasty requires only one short horizontal incision.
The surgery Complete abdominoplasty usually takes about 2-5 hours while partial abdominoplasty may take 1-2 hours.
There are several different types of abdominoplasty, including the "traditional tummy tuck", the "endoscopic tummy tuck" (to minimize scarring), the "circumferential tummy tuck" (usually performed after gastric bypass surgery, bariatric surgery, or significant weight loss), the "extended tummy tuck" (which also targets the "love handles"), and the "mini tummy tuck" or partial abdominoplasty.
 
 
 
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