Treatments
Mini Abdominoplasty
A mini abdominoplasty or mini tummy tuck is an operation that removes excess tissue from the lower abdomen.
It is ideally suited to people who have relatively small amounts of excess tissue below the tummy button. This is common after pregnancy and can be related to scars from c-sections and pelvic surgery causing overhangs of skin and fat. Excess skin and fat in this area can be very difficult to lose by diet and exercise alone. Mini abdominoplasty can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures such as liposuction and VASER liposuction.
The scar runs across the lower abdomen and is usually low enough to be hidden when wearing underwear.
What to Expect on The Day:
The team will welcome you to the clinic and get you settled and relaxed. If you are having a general anaesthetic will meet the consultant anaesthetist who will discuss this with you. We will go through the procedure and discuss the process and sign the consent form. Photographs will be taken before heading to theatre.
Mr West will mark the planned incisions and the tissue to be removed. Excess skin is removed and the skin is closed with hidden dissolvable sutures. Dressings will be placed over the scars and a post surgical compression garment is put on.
Following surgery we will ensure all aftercare is explained and follow up appointments are arranged before letting you leave.
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Treatment Time
1-2 Hours
Treatment Anaesthesia
Local Or General Anaesthetic
Treatment Downtime
2 Weeks
Treatment
Frequently asked questions
What is the different between a mini abdominoplasty and an abdominoplasty?
Mini abdominoplasty removes excess tissue from below the tummy button but doesn’t address any laxity above it. An abdominoplasty can tighten tissue both above and below the tummy button. There is also an additional scar around the tummy button.
What are the follow up or aftercare procedures?
Wounds are checked 7 – 10 days after surgery and scar massage begins after 2 weeks. Further review appointment is usually made 4-6 weeks after surgery.
Will I have drains?
In the majority of cases Mr West does not use drains.
When can I start playing sports again?
Light activity is ok after 2 weeks. Vigorous exercise should be avoided for at least 4 -6 weeks.
When can I shower?
You can shower the day after surgery. Dressings are shower proof and should be dabbed dry.
Price
From £ 4200
Testimonials
What our patients say...
“From the first consultation to the actual day of surgery I was put at ease. I wasn’t looking for perfection just improvement but I can honestly say it has exceeded my expectations. The results are perfect and the aftercare is second to none” Lower blepharoplasty – EO
Lower blepharoplasty – EO
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Face lift – PS
“Had a great experience at Coppergate Clinic. Mr West carried out upper blepharoplasty and I am really happy with the results” Upper blepharoplasty – KB
Upper blepharoplasty – KB
“Mr West was wonderful! Very professional and kind. I’m looking great, it was worth it!” Face lift – DP
Face lift – DP
“I had a great experience with Mr West. I love the results” Facelift – BR
Facelift – BR
“I recently has a procedure at Coppergate Clinic with Mr Chris West and cant fault any part. From my first consultation I was put at ease. Fantastic, I would highly recommend” Breast augmentation – RD
Breast augmentation – RD
“My consultation was very informative and put me at ease. Mr West has done an amazing job on my face. Lots of lovely comments on how fresh faced I’m looking. My scars are almost invisible. 10 years younger but I don’t look like I’ve had surgery.”
Facelift – RW
“I had the best experience from start to finish, highly recomeended. I will definitely come back to see Mr West” Face and neck lift – GH
Face and neck lift – GH
“Professional, friendly and thorough. Thankyou Mr West for my upper blepharoplasty. I highly recommend” Upper blepharoplasty – JA
Upper blepharoplasty – JA
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Facelift – JR
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