Mini Abdominoplasty (Mini Tummy Tuck)
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- Dedicated personal assistant throughout your stay
- All-inclusive accommodation with daily breakfast
- Premium aftercare and recovery support
What is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
A mini abdominoplasty, or mini tummy tuck, is a less extensive version of the traditional tummy tuck that focuses specifically on the lower abdomen below the navel. This procedure is ideal for patients with a small amount of excess skin and fat in the lower abdominal area but do not require extensive muscle repair or upper abdominal contouring. The mini tummy tuck involves a shorter incision, no repositioning of the belly button, and a quicker recovery period compared to a full abdominoplasty. It's perfect for individuals who are close to their ideal weight but have stubborn lower belly pooch that won't respond to diet and exercise.
The Procedure
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia or twilight sedation and takes approximately 1-2 hours. A horizontal incision is made just above the pubic area, similar to a C-section scar but typically shorter than a full tummy tuck incision. The skin is lifted only to the level of the navel, and excess skin and fat are removed from the lower abdomen. Lower abdominal muscles below the belly button may be tightened if needed. The skin is pulled down and the excess is trimmed away. Unlike a full tummy tuck, the navel is not repositioned. Liposuction may be added to enhance contours. The incision is closed with sutures designed to be hidden beneath underwear or bikini bottoms.
Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates have good skin elasticity, excess skin limited to the area below the navel, minimal to moderate fat deposits in lower abdomen, weakened muscles only in the lower abdominal region, are at or near their goal weight, have realistic expectations, completed childbearing, are non-smokers, and are in good overall health.
Benefits
- Targeted Lower Abdomen: Focuses on the area below the navel
- Shorter Scar: Smaller incision than full tummy tuck
- Faster Recovery: Less invasive with quicker healing time
- Muscle Repair: Tightens lower abdominal muscles
- Minimal Downtime: Return to work in 1-2 weeks
- Natural Results: Subtle improvement without dramatic changes
- Lower Cost: More affordable than full abdominoplasty
- Preserves Navel: No need to reposition belly button
- Outpatient Procedure: Often performed as same-day surgery
Risks and Complications
Risks
- Limited Correction: Only addresses lower abdomen, not suitable for extensive concerns
- Scarring: Permanent scar along bikini line (shorter than full tummy tuck)
- Seroma: Fluid accumulation requiring drainage
- Asymmetry: Uneven contours or scar placement
- Skin Irregularities: Rippling or unevenness in treated area
- Numbness: Altered sensation in lower abdomen
- Infection: Risk of surgical site infection
- Need for Revision: May require full tummy tuck later if concerns develop
Important Considerations
- Limited Scope: Not suitable if you have loose skin above the navel
- Belly Button: Cannot address belly button appearance or position
- Upper Abdomen: Does not tighten upper abdominal muscles
- Future Pregnancies: Best to wait until finished having children
- Weight Maintenance: Results depend on maintaining stable weight
- Realistic Expectations: Understand limitations compared to full tummy tuck
- Scar Care: Proper care needed for optimal scar healing
- May Need Upgrade: Some patients later opt for full tummy tuck
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you’ve paid a 30% deposit and have secured your surgery date. We recommend paying your outstanding balance as soon as possible so you can receive your surgery itinerary. But if you’re unable to pay straight away - we need it paid latest 30 days before your scheduled surgery date.
We ask that you pay 30% of your total invoice.
Receipts for payment do not happen automatically. A member of our team waits for the payment to hit banking and then have it feed to our accounting system. Generally this can take 2-4 days once you have sent your payment.
We always recommend having a credit card on hand or at least a debit mastercard or visa.
Also make sure you notify your bank you are going overseas. You can do this either via online banking, in branch or calling your bank directly. AMEX doesn’t require this.
Only breakfast is included but you can eat like a King in Thailand with some of the best restaurants in the world. Also feel is very affordable.
We do recommend you bring a protein powder and greens powder (any brand) with something like spirulina or wheat grass in it. This is because after surgery clients are generally not hungry and can become quite nauseous
Yes, you can. We accept all major credit cards however you’ll incur a 3% transaction fee. If you wish to pay via credit card we will send you a payment link.
Cancellation with 30 or more days’ notice: Cancellation before 30 days will incur an AUD 3000 cancellation fee.
Cancellation within 29 days or less: All surgery packages canceled less than 30 days before the scheduled surgery date will lose 30% of their total invoice price
Cancellation within 7 days: Cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled
Cancellation on the day of surgery: The cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled within the travel time window (departure flight window).
If a client decides to not proceed with a scheduled surgery during their stay in Thailand or another Azurite location, they will incur an additional hospital package fee if they choose to proceed with the surgery at a later date.
There are no refunds on surgeries that you choose not to proceed with if you are on a multi-surgery package due to the discount given.
Refunds will be given for medical reasons that are not pre existing.
Yes, you can bring one companion for free as your support person. However, to avoid additional charges generally the companion stays with you on the sofa bed at hospital. If your companion does not want to stay at hospital you will be invoiced additional nights to keep your hotel reservation while at hospital. Current rate is 150 AUD (but is subject to change)
At Azurite we use a select team of ISAPS accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeons and have made the decision to not be associated with a surgeon name, and results only. Full details of surgeon will be provided upon deposit payment made.
Yes, all of our packages include accommodation at our partner hotel the Chatrium Residence Sathorn. As a One Bedroom Deluxe Suite. If you require an additional room or a two bedroom you’ll be invoiced an upgrade fee.
