About Mini-Tummy Tuck (Mini-Abdominoplasty)

A flat and well-toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through exercise and weight control. Sometimes these methods cannot achieve our goals. Even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging. The most common causes of this include:

• Pregnancy
• Aging
• Significant fluctuations in weight
• Heredity
• Prior surgery

With pregnancy, weight loss, or simple aging, the tone of the abdomen often is lost beyond the reaches of exercise and diet. You might not have much loose hanging skin, just a pouch under the belly button or a bad C- section scar, then you are a candidate for a Mini-Tummy Tuck (Mini-Abdominoplasty).

With a "mini-tummy tuck," the abdominal wall is internally tightened in up and down as well as side to side direction and the minimal excess skin (any C-Section scar) is removed to reveal a taut and shapely contour. At the same time Dr. Broujerdi will contour your flanks and back by doing liposuction. Your belly button will remain in its location.  Dr. Broujerdi places a smaller incision than a regular tummy tuck low in the pelvic area, under the bikini line. The scars will be minimally visible with his technique after several months. After surgery Dr. Broujerdi and staff will assist you in managing the scar to produce a fine line.

A mini-tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise program and change of lifestyle. Although the results of a mini-tummy tuck are technically permanent, the positive outcome can be greatly diminished by significant fluctuations in your weight. For this reason, individuals who are planning substantial weight loss or women who may be considering future pregnancies may be advised to postpone a mini-tummy tuck. Also, a mini-tummy tuck cannot correct stretch marks, although these may be removed or somewhat improved if they are located on the areas of excess skin that will be excised, generally those treated areas below the belly button.

A Mini-Tummy Tuck is a good option for you if:

• You are physically healthy
• Losing or stable weight
• You have realistic expectations
• You are a non-smoker
• You are bothered by the feeling that your tummy is too large
• You are willing to go through some downtime
• Change in lifestyle

Your surgery will be preformed as an outpatient surgery or 23 hours admission at an accredited ambulatory surgical center or hospital. Dr. Broujerdi prefers patient s to spend at least one night at a private nursing facility hotel in Beverly Hills or in the hospital depending on your health status. Our professional office staff will assist you with post surgical care information.  You should expect a minimum of two weeks of down time after a mini-tummy tuck procedure, some patient will require longer healing period. You should stay away from strenuous activity for several months after your surgery to allow complete healing internally as well as externally.