What Are the Benefits of a Tummy Tuck?

Are you interested in undergoing a tummy tuck procedure? If so, you might be curious to learn that there are two types of tummy tucks – a Full Abdominoplasty, and a Mini Tummy Tuck. The differences between the two are significant, with various benefits to each procedure.

Let’s explore some of these benefits now!

Full Abdominoplasty: The main purpose of a traditional Tummy Tuck procedure is to fix the abdominal walls that may have been loosened or damaged by pregnancy or just genetics. The benefits of this type of Tummy Tuck include:

• Minimization of stretch marks, as the belly button is repositioned after the abdominal walls have been repaired;
• The improvement of posture, especially if the abdomen is carrying extra weight as a result of excessive skin and fat; and
• Can remove excessive skin and fat, which will help the stomach appear flatter and more toned.

Mini Tummy Tuck: A Mini Tummy Tuck procedure doesn’t repair the abdominal walls, so there’s less recovery time involved in the process (4-7 days). That means you’ll be back on your feet faster than you would with a full Abdominoplasty. Other benefits include:

• It’s an excellent choice for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight and want to remove excess skin; and
• The procedure results in a slightly smaller incision scar; additionally, since the belly button isn’t repositioned, there’s no resulting scar.

Wondering which Tummy Tuck treatment is right for your needs? To learn more about both the Full Abdominoplasty and Mini Tummy Tuck procedure, schedule a consultation at the Schaumburg, IL practice of board-certified plastic surgeon, Paul C. Dillon, MD.

Dr. Dillon’ s team will work with you to determine if you’re a good candidate for any of the above tummy tuck procedures!

Paul C. Dillon, MD serves Schaumburg and the greater Chicagoland area.