Tummy Tuck Surgery – Traditional Tummy Tuck vs. Mini Tummy Tuck

If you’re researching tummy tuck surgery, you may have seen information about a mini tummy tuck procedure, which differs from a traditional tummy tuck. While both procedures can help eliminate stubborn pockets of abdominal fat, a mini tummy tuck is less invasive than a conventional tummy tuck because it focuses on removing fat between the pubic area and the belly button, and naval repositioning isn’t typically necessary.

To best determine whether a full tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck surgery is the best option for you, visit an experienced and reputable plastic surgeon, like Dr. John Roach of the Bayside Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Roach is a highly respected surgeon serving the Tampa Bay area, and he has performed countless traditional and mini tummy tuck surgeries for patients from New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, and surrounding communities.

When you visit Dr. Roach for your initial tummy tuck consultation, he will take the time to get to know you and learn about your lifestyle, hear your reasons for wanting the surgery, and understand your expectations for the procedure. If you are seeking tummy tuck surgery to help get rid of fat pockets, loose skin, and muscle laxity due to significant weight loss, pregnancy, or aging, he may suggest a full tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck may be recommended if you have relatively tight abdominal muscles and want to eliminate sagging skin to create a more contoured abdomen.  

To learn more about the difference between mini and traditional tummy tucks, contact the Bayside Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. We’ll be happy to schedule your tummy tuck surgery consultation with Dr. Roach, whether you live in Tampa, Spring Hill, Trinity, or any nearby community.