The mini abdominoplasty explained

In this podcast, I’m going to talk about the mini abdominoplasty. This is not just one operation but multiple different variations. We can include diastasis recti repair VASER liposuction in this operation as well. We can also trim the mons pubis area. Find out all you need to know about the Mini Abdominoplasty.

 

Welcome to the surgery podcast, this is Dr Bernard Beldholm. I’m a Registered medical practitioner, FRACS, Specialist surgeon and my medical registration number is MED0001186274. The content on this podcast is considered adult content.

This podcast focuses mainly on Post weight loss surgery and surgery post pregnancy. Ranging from

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

• Belt lipectomy (body lift)

• Fleur de lis abdominoplasty

• Brachioplasty (arm lift)

• Thighplasty (inner thigh lift)

I will also discuss breast surgery in the context of post weight loss and post pregnancy changes.

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I’m going to initially go through the basics of this operation and the benefits and negatives as well.

 

What is the mini abdominoplasty?

• Mainly focuses on the lower abdomen.
• Excision of loose skin without re-positioning the umbilicus.
• May repair lower abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti)
• The incision for the mini abdominoplasty can vary widely depending on where the loose skin is and the extent of the mini-abdominoplasty. Generally it goes from hip to hip.

 

What different variations of the mini abdominoplasty are there?

There are a significant amount of possible options with this operation.

These are some options available.

 

• Skin only mini abdominoplasty
• Mini abdominoplasty with VASER liposuction.
• Mini abdominoplasty with diastasis recti repair
• Mini abdominoplasty with hernia repair
• Mini abdominoplasty with mons pubis repair

 

Who is the mini abdominoplasty for?

As we have discussed, there is a significant amount of variation in the options for mini-abdominoplasties.

I usually find that my post weight loss patients have a significant amount of loose skin and are usually not suitable for this operation as it does not remove enough loose skin to make a significant amount of difference.

 

The most common patient group is therefore the post-pregnancy patients. I commonly see patients with C-section cuts that have overhanging skin and discomfort in this area.

Some moms also mainly have loose skin in the lower abdomen, including isolated diastasis recti in this area. These can get a good result with the mini abdominoplasty.

Many women have excess external fat on the outside of their abdomen. This can be dealt with by performing VASER liposuction on the abdomen and sides in addition to the mini abdominoplasty.

What is the recovery like?

The recovery varies from patient to patient, as well as the procedure that you are having, A small skin-only mini abdominoplasty can be done as a day procedure and you should recover within 1-2 weeks.

For a more extensive mini abdominoplasty with VASER liposuction and muscle repair, you may need to have 3-4 weeks of recovery.

 

Mini abdominoplasty vs the full abdominoplasty?

The main benefit of the mini abdominoplasty is quicker recovery and significantly less cost as the procedure is shorter and can be done as a day-stay operation. The other benefit of a mini-abdominoplasty vs a full is a smaller incision. There is also no need to re-position the umbilicus so there is no scar in this location.

 

However, if there is muscle separation in the upper abdomen or loose skin in the upper and lower the full abdominoplasty is a better option.

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Disclaimer

Surgery is a serious decision.

You can find more information about risks & recovery on my website:

https://beldholm.com.au/about/disclaimer/

All Surgery is performed by me Dr Bernard Beldholm my medical registration number is MED0001186274 and my qualifications area

M.B.B.S B.Sc (Med) FRACS,

I’m a Registered medical practitioner and specialist surgeon (specialist registration in Surgery – general surgery).

The content on this podcast is considered Adult content. Individual results may vary. All surgery carries risks. You should seek a second opinion before proceeding. The opinions that are expressed on this podcast are those of Dr Bernard Beldholm & these opinions may differ from other doctors’ opinions.

The information provided on and through this podcast is not medical advice and should not be relied on. It is “best efforts” and for general information only. Do not use this podcast as a substitute for medical advice or self or other diagnosis.

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