Undergoing tummy tuck surgery is step one to a brand-new, flat tummy with no excess skin. Still, achieving optimal mini tummy tuck results depends on more than the surgery alone. Ensuring you are a good mini tummy tuck candidate to begin with is step one.

Furthermore, optimizing for a safe and smooth mini tummy tuck recovery and taking care of your mini tummy tuck scar are also equally important. Overall, a lot of your outcome will depend on you. So, without further ado, here are 5 tips for achieving the best mini tummy tuck results.

1. Choose a board certified plastic surgeon.

Your great results start long before surgery, actually. First, you must choose a surgeon.

Naturally, it’s important to choose a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Only these surgeons have the extensive training and expertise required to perform a maximally safe procedure.

Board certification requires many extra years of schooling and hands-on work in addition to medical school. Surgeons go through more residencies and also much pass both a lengthy and difficult written exam and a peer-reviewed oral exam in which their past surgeries are carefully scrutinized by the best surgeons in the nation.

2. Choose a surgeon with experience.

In addition to making sure that your surgeon is board certified, you must also make sure that they have experience with the surgery you’re seeking. When you’re looking for a mini tummy tuck procedure, this can be difficult as most surgeons perform the full tummy tuck procedure, but mini tummy tucks are rarer.

Always check their mini tummy tuck results before after photos, read testimonials from past patients who’ve had mini tummy tucks with them, and check third-party reviews as well.

Note that it’s best to find mini tummy tuck before and after photos that relate to your situation, if possible. When you can find someone with similar excess skin, excess fat, and loosened abdominal muscles, then see that these issues were drastically improved, you can rest assured that that surgeon will likely be able to do the same for you.

3. Treat your incision site with care.

Overall, it’s very important to follow all of your surgeon’s directives following a mini tummy tuck. But one of the most important things to do is treat your incision site with the utmost care.

Keep it clean and dry. Bandage or re-bandage the site according to your discharge instructions. Once you are allowed, consider using massage to break up scar tissue.

4. Plan for your mental health during recovery.

Going through recovery from any major surgery can be a grueling experience. Although you can certainly get through it, and many mini tummy tuck patients successfully have, it’s always best when you can plan ahead — especially for your mental health.

To do this, we recommend starting with activities. You’ll be relatively immobile for a while, so plan ahead with some simple activities you can do on the couch: Movies, TV shows, board games, chats with friends, crafts. These will keep your mind busy.

Next, make sure you have help. Preparing meals and getting personal help with grooming and hygiene is essential. Schedule this help ahead of time to avoid complications while you are in active recovery.

5. Take photos of your progress.

Taking regular mini tummy tuck results photos as you recover can really boost your motivation to continue carefully following your surgeon’s aftercare instructions and moving toward your goal — a flatter, attractive stomach with no sagging skin.

Make it a point to take a photo every day or week. Stand in the same position in the same place, and put the camera at the same distance. Very quickly, you’ll see how much your body has already changed and improved.

FAQ: Mini Tummy Tuck Surgery

Is it worth getting a mini tummy tuck?

Although mini tummy tuck surgery can be beneficial because the scar is shorter and the recovery is often shorter and easier, in truth, not many patients actually qualify for this surgery variation of the traditional tummy tuck. Instead, most get full tummy tucks.

Still, for patients who do qualify, it can definitely be worth it. You’ll have less of a “pooch” on your lower abdomen below the belly button, reduced excess skin and fat, and a flatter abdomen overall.

How much does a mini tummy tuck cost?

We understand wanting to know more about mini tummy tuck cost. However, because the pricing can vary so drastically depending on the specifics of your situation, it’s really imperative that you come in to meet in person with Dr. Steinberg. She and her team will be able to create a comprehensive breakdown of cost for you.

Call Today to Schedule Your Appointment

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ashley Steinberg has achieved some of the best before and after mini tummy tuck results in Texas. She and her experienced team would be happy to meet with you to discuss your options for care. Please contact our office today to set up your first appointment for mini abdominoplasty.