An abdominoplasty is a procedure that flattens your abdomen by removing extra fat and skin and tightening muscles in your abdominal wall. This surgical procedure is also known as a tummy tuck. Tummy tucks can be thought of as "mini" or more involved procedures depending on the amount of skin and fat.
With the rise in bariatric surgery, the abdominoplasty has become a significant resource to help these patients with an excess abdominal tissue after their weight loss. The fat in the trunk is separated into distinct regions. It is divided by Scarpa's fascia into superficial and deep layers.
Complete abdominoplasty. The surgeon will cut your abdomen from hipbone to hipbone and then contour the skin, tissue, and muscle as needed. The surgery will involve moving your belly button, and you may need drainage tubes under your skin for a few days. Partial or mini abdominoplasty.
What is a full vs. mini abdominoplasty? A full abdominoplasty involves tightening loose skin and weakened abdominal muscles across the entire abdomen. In contrast, a mini abdominoplasty focuses on the region just below the belly button and is often reserved for people with minor skin sagging.