Mini Tummy Tuck
Mini Tummy Tuck | Morea Plastic Surgery | Raleigh, NC
A mini tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure for people who have a small to moderate amount of excess skin and fat which is limited to the lower part of the abdomen. It is ideal for patients who do not require a full tummy tuck but are unhappy with the appearance of the area below the umbilicus. Dr. Christopher Morea brings his expertise and eighteen years of experience as a board certified plastic surgeon to patients in Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest and all of North Carolina who desire a slimmer, flatter abdomen through this procedure.
The mini tummy tuck is a good option for patients with abdominal laxity and bulging of the lower abdomen. Bulging in the area is commonly cause by the accumulation of fatty tissue and weakened lower abdominal muscles due to weight loss or pregnancy. A mini tummy tuck is less invasive than a full tummy tuck and normally does not involve an incision around the umbilicus. A smaller incision is used to tighten the abdominal wall and remove excess skin and fat.
Mini tummy tuck in our North Raleigh plastic surgery center and is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia in our fully accredited AAAASF certified operating suite. The mini tummy tuck surgery generally takes about two hours to perform. The Morea Plastic Surgery Center staff of Registered Nurses will care for you in our recovery room until you are ready to be discharged to home. Recovery following mini tummy tuck will vary from patient to patient, however, most patients can return to work both inside and outside of the home in approximately seven days.
In our Raleigh, N.C. plastic surgery practice, Dr. Morea sees patients of various heights, weights and age who are excellent candidates for a mini tummy tuck. During your first consultation at the Morea Plastic Surgery Center, you will meet personally with Dr. Morea to discuss your individual plastic surgery goals. He will advise you regarding cosmetic surgery of the abdomen. You will have the opportunity to view our library containing hundreds of before and after mini tummy tuck photos of actual patients from our practice. Dr. Morea will give you a personal tour of his North Raleigh plastic surgery center and provide you with an exact quote for the tummy tuck procedure designed for you.
