A Mini Tummy Tuck involves the removal of a crescent-shaped segment of excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen. The procedure is typically performed under General Anaesthetic or IV sedation.

Your surgeon makes a short horizontal incision within the bikini line, which is considerably smaller than the hip-to-hip incision required for a full abdominoplasty. The skin is only lifted as far as the navel, which remains attached to the underlying muscle and is not repositioned. While the belly button isn't moved, the skin around it is often pulled tighter as the lower skin is removed.

For patients with muscle separation (diastasis recti) below the navel, lower muscle plication can be performed to flatten the wall. To achieve a truly sculpted waistline, this procedure is frequently paired with liposuction of the flanks.

The benefits of this procedure include:

• Effectively removes the stubborn lower abdominal 'pouch'.
• Results in a significantly shorter, lower scar that is easily hidden by swimwear.
• Faster recovery period compared to a traditional full tummy tuck.
• Tightens the lower abdominal muscles for improved core definition.
• Provides a flatter, smoother lower stomach without repositioning the navel.