Skinny Tummy Tuck

Mini Abdominoplasty

APPOINTMENT

WHAT it is:

A Skinny Tummy Tuck, or Mini Abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure meant for petite patients with less fat and skin to remove. Similar to a traditional Tummy Tuck, it removes excess fat and loose skin from below the belly button.

HOW it’s done:

It starts with a small incision made right above the pubic line, similar to a C-Section. Dr. Politis then tighten loose muscles, removes excess fat and skin to flatten and smooth the abdominal wall.

WHAT to expect:

You may experience temporary pain, soreness and numbness of the skin around your incision.

Maximum discomfort will occur the first few days.

You will have bruising and swelling of the abdomen and back. The majority of bruising and swelling will subside in 6-8 weeks.

You will leave the operation with drainage tubes. Expect soreness, numbness/tingling and swelling in areas of liposuction. This may last for 6-9 months.

You may feel tired for several weeks or months.

AWAKE or ASLEEP

Take a nap with general anesthesia

RECOVER, RESULTS & FREQUENCY:

6 weeks

Permanent fix if you maintain a healthy lifestyle!

PRE-OP instructions:

Have all prescriptions filled prior to your surgery. Do not take any Aspirin, Plavix, Ibuprofen, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Coenzyme Q10 or medications containing these compounds for 14 days before your procedure.

Begin your stool softener on the day prior to surgery to avoid constipation.

Wash with Hibiclens or antibacterial soap the night before surgery, as directed. Cleanse your belly button area with a Qtip and the antibacterial soap while showering.

Do not shave the surgical site within 2 days of surgery. This includes under arms for breast procedures and the pubic area for abdominal procedures. Hair may be trimmed with an electric clipper.
Avoid using body lotions, deodorants or perfumes on the day of surgery.

Do not wear any jewelry, piercings or contact lenses.

Refrain from vigorous exercise on the day before your surgery.

Have a regular meal on the evening before surgery, and drink plenty of water. Avoid alcoholic beverages on the evening before surgery. Do no eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery.

POST-OP instructions

You may shower 48 hours after your operation, but no soaking in a bathtub.

Do not remove steri-strips.
Record drain output (milliliters) every 12 hours

Keep incisions clean and inspect daily for signs of infection.

Wear abdominal binder at all times.
Compression garments are helpful to reduce swelling from liposuction

May pad incision with dressings for comfort.

Avoid exposing scars to sun for at least 12 months.

Always use a strong sunblock, if sun exposure is unavoidable (SPF 30 or greater).

Begin scar therapy approximately 2 weeks after your operation