Mini-abdominoplasty AKA mini tummy tuck is a great operation for the right patient. What are the pros and cons of each procedure? Pros Abdominoplasty: Abdominal wall repair, ability to tighten the upper half of the abdomen, no change in bellybutton position, more skin removed, durable repair, hernias can be treated Mini abdominoplasty: Oftentimes can be performed awake, minimal down time, high level patient satisfaction, shorter scars are possible, less expensive Cons Abdominoplasty: Longer recovery, can be painful, bellybutton scar can be unsightly, higher risk of wound breakdown and skin loss, drains almost always necessary, more expensive, should be done under general anesthesia Mini abdominoplasty: Can pull the bellybutton down, less significant / drastic results, similar scar in many cases, does not address abdominal wall laxity, inappropriate for functional/muscle repair. . . . . . . . . . . . #beauty #beforeandafter #plasticsurgery #cosmeticsurgery #tummytuck #bbl #liposuction #breastaugmentation #mommymakeover #plasticsurgeon #facialplasticsurgery #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #plasticsurgerymiami #love #photooftheday #photography #beautiful #picoftheday #instadaily #loveyourself #newportbeach #newportbeachplasticsurgery #newportbeachmedspa #orangecounty #orangecountyrealestate #newportbeachrealestate