Less invasive variant of tummy tuck that addresses only the lower abdomen below the navel. Smaller incision, shorter recovery — ideal for patients with localized lower-belly concerns.
What to expect
Typical milestones for an aesthetic-procedure patient. Your surgeon will personalise the plan during your consultation.
Before surgery
Consultation
Surgeon reviews your photos + the simulator preview, sets realistic expectations, and books the procedure date.
Day 0
Procedure
In-clinic procedure under local or general anaesthetic. Most patients go home the same day.
Days 1–7
Early recovery
Swelling and bruising peak around day 3 then start to subside. Most patients work from home this week.
Weeks 2–6
Settling in
Visible swelling resolves; you can return to social commitments + light exercise. Final shape still emerging.
Months 6–12
Final result
Tissues fully settle and the simulated outcome becomes your real face. Follow-up review with your surgeon.
Before surgery
Consultation
Surgeon reviews your photos + the simulator preview, sets realistic expectations, and books the procedure date.
Day 0
Procedure
In-clinic procedure under local or general anaesthetic. Most patients go home the same day.
Days 1–7
Early recovery
Swelling and bruising peak around day 3 then start to subside. Most patients work from home this week.
Weeks 2–6
Settling in
Visible swelling resolves; you can return to social commitments + light exercise. Final shape still emerging.
Months 6–12
Final result
Tissues fully settle and the simulated outcome becomes your real face. Follow-up review with your surgeon.
Educational guidance only. Actual recovery and final-result timelines vary by individual, surgeon, and procedure complexity.
Mini tummy tuck addresses only the area between the pubic bone and navel, in contrast to full abdominoplasty which extends from pubic bone to rib cage. The procedure removes a smaller skin/fat segment, leaves the navel intact (no umbilical relocation), and uses a shorter incision similar in length to a C-section scar — typically 4-6 inches vs the 12-18 inches of a full tummy tuck.
Ideal candidates have isolated lower-abdominal skin laxity or fat (often post-pregnancy) without significant upper abdominal concerns or diastasis recti. Recovery is meaningfully shorter than full abdominoplasty: most patients return to work in 7-10 days vs 2-3 weeks. Cost is also reduced. Limitations are real, though — patients with significant upper-abdominal laxity or muscle separation will be disappointed by the limited correction; for them, full abdominoplasty is the right answer.
Fit patients with isolated lower-abdominal laxity (often post-pregnancy or minor weight loss) who don't need full abdominoplasty.
Recovery Time
7-10 days (return to work), 3-4 weeks (full activity)
Procedure Duration
1.5-2 hours
Typical Cost Range
$3,500 – $7,500
🇺🇸 United States
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