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A mini tummy tuck, or mini-abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure designed to address excess or lax skin of the lower abdomen, below the belly button or umbilicus.  Most commonly requested by women post-pregnancy who are concerned with the lower belly ‘pouch’ or bulge just above their c-section scar, a mini tummy tuck can often be an ideal procedure to regain a patient’s desired abdominal contour.  If you are self-conscious about sagging or loose skin on your lower stomach, a mini tummy tuck can help you quickly get rid of unwanted bulges and afford you a more toned and slim figure.

What is a Mini Tummy Tuck and How Does a Mini Tummy Tuck Work?

A mini tummy tuck is a surgical procedure designed to eliminate lax or excess skin of the lower abdomen to achieve a slimmer, toner silhouette. A slightly modified version of a tummy tuck, a mini tummy tuck is a procedure perfect for patients with very minimal excess skin and those patients who do not have any significant laxity or compromise to their abdominal wall muscles. A mini tummy tuck differs from a traditional tummy tuck in that it does not address the entire abdomen nor does it correct a diastasis recti, the separation of abdominal wall muscles most commonly experienced post-pregnancy and/or weight loss.

Unlike a full tummy tuck that requires two incisions, a mini tummy tuck simply requires a horizontal incision that is carefully and meticulously placed in the patient’s bikini line.  This incision is often shorter than the bikini line incision required for a full tummy tuck and is carefully mapped out to rest in the patient’s bikini line to ensure that once healed the incision will be well-hidden in even the tiniest of bikini bottoms.  This small horizontal incision allows your surgeon to remove any excess skin below the belly button (including any stretch marks in this area) and is most commonly closed with dissolvable and absorbable sutures. Moreover, a mini tummy tuck does not require the additional umbilical incision that is needed for a full tummy tuck.

Am I a Good Candidate for a Mini Tummy Tuck?

Ideal candidates for a mini tummy tuck are those patients with minimal loose skin of the lower abdomen, who are otherwise healthy and at a stable and maintainable weight. If a patient has great amounts of excess skin both above and below the belly button, as well as laxity of their abdominal wall muscles, it is likely that they would be better suited for a full tummy tuck instead.

What to Expect During a Mini Tummy Tuck?

A mini tummy tuck is an outpatient surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist. As with any cosmetic plastic surgery procedure patients are encouraged to avoid all exercising and/or heavy lifting for the first 4 weeks following their procedure.  During this time, we also recommend that our patients wear a lightweight compression surgical garment 24 hours a day to help reduce any post-operative swelling. While results can be seen the very next day when your surgical dressing is removed, final results can take 6-12 months to fully realize.

Schedule a Mini Abdominoplasty Consultation Today

At Blaine Plastic Surgery, we are experts in creating personalized treatment plans designed to achieve a patient’s desired result. With a qualified plastic surgeon on your side, you can have a more youthful body in no time. Don’t wait to get the results you’ve dreamed of! Contact us today to learn more about this procedure and schedule a free consultation.

A Night of Glamour & Celebration at the Long Island Beauty Awards

  • Long Island Beauty Awards 2025
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On March 10, 2025 the Long Island Beauty Awards delivered a night straight out of a dream. Guests arrived in breathtaking custom gowns, gliding across the Pink Carpet for live interviews before stepping into a cocktail room transformed into an ethereal white wonderland. Twinkling branches cast a soft glow over the VIP Lounge, where Cynosure Lutronic, presented by Permanent Touch Cosmetics, showcased their AccuFit technology on a jaw-droppingly gorgeous model.

Elite sponsors—including Revision Skincare, CoolPeel by Cartessa, and Galderma—networked with beauty’s best, as industry leaders sipped cocktails and toasted to excellence. The ballroom? Pure Old Hollywood romance. Draped in elegance, it was unrecognizable as Crest Hollow Country Club. Winners, finalists, and Beauty Council members took center stage, accepting stunning crystal awards before hitting the dance floor with DJ Ivan from Drive Up DJs.

From dazzling décor to top-tier industry connections, the evening was a flawless fusion of luxury, innovation, and celebration—one that will be talked about until next year’s awards!

Patients of Blaine Plastic Surgery can look forward to gaining self-confidence and a sense of well-being from looking, feeling and functioning at their very best.