Mini Tummy Tuck
About Mini Tummy Tuck Surgery
We Offer Drainless Tummy Tucks. Find out if you are a candidate.
Mini tummy tuck surgery is also referred to as mini abdominoplasty surgery. This cosmetic procedure offers modest improvements to women or men in Indianapolis and Carmel who have only a small amount of lower excess skin or fatty tissue, or wall laxities. This procedure targets excess skin and fat from the belly button downward, with the option of improving skin around the navel (sometimes with a slight downward shift in navel position), or wall muscle tightening.
Skin Only Tummy Tuck: $6,000 – $10,000
*Please be aware that the prices listed here are approximate. To receive a specific quote, a consultation is necessary, as each patient is unique and surgeries are tailored to individual needs. Please note that pricing may vary due to changes in surgeon fees, operating room fees, and anesthesia fees.
Ideal Candidates
Healthy patients who want to contour their lower abdomen and get rid of that pooch are ideal candidates for a mini tummy tuck. Patients looking to address a larger area of their abdomen often prefer the full tummy tuck procedure.
A mini tummy tuck procedure is appropriate for patients planning to maintain their body weight after the procedure.
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DR’s Tip on The Drainless Abdominoplasty:
When inquiring about the challenges associated with an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, numerous patients highlight the discomfort associated with the drainage system. Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to eliminate excess fat and skin, resulting in a firmer, more sculpted abdominal profile. In traditional approaches to this surgery, the body tends to accumulate fluid between the skin-fat layer and the underlying musculature before these layers fully adhere during the healing process. To manage this, small tubes are strategically placed to facilitate the removal of excess fluid, ensuring a smoother recovery and optimal results.
Recent advancements and studies have illuminated the efficacy of the quilting technique, which notably obviates the necessity for drains while concurrently facilitating progressive skin tightening from the abdomen downwards. In 2002, Drs. Harlan and Todd Pollock introduced their pioneering method for a drainless abdominoplasty. This approach involves meticulous additional suturing of the abdominal tissues to eliminate the space typically necessitating drainage tubes. This innovative concept resonated strongly with our practice, marking a significant evolution in our surgical methodology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There is a possibility that pregnancy can re-create excess skin and cause loosening of the muscles.Unfortunately, this is an unpredictable occurrence. Patients who have pregnancy plans within a year or two may be advised to postpone the procedure.
It will be ideal to have the mini tummy tuck at least several months after giving birth and breastfeeding.
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Meet Dr. Aker
Meet Dr. Beckman
After receiving her medical degree with honors, Dr. Beckman was selected for a highly competitive integrated plastic surgery residency position at Rutgers University, where she rigorously trained in both aesthetic and complex reconstructive plastic surgery for six years. During residency, she developed a strong passion for plastic surgery education and research. She earned several teaching and clinical excellence awards and served as Chief Resident in her final year.
After residency, Dr. Beckman was selected for an aesthetic plastic surgery fellowship position at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, one of the nation’s premier aesthetic plastic surgery practices. This additional year gives her the unique opportunity to learn from some of the most recognized names in aesthetic plastic surgery and to train with the most innovative procedures and products available.
