Mini Tummy tuck is appropriate for patients that have some excess fat and skin in the lower abdomen with minimal to no muscle laxity. This procedure usually involves liposuction combined with skin removal in the lower portion of the abdomen. The belly button usually does not have to be cut or repositioned. The muscles usually are not tightened with this procedure although they could be if necessary at the lower portion of the abdomen.

Similar to the full tummy tuck the patients are placed in an elastic compression garment for a few weeks. Usually drainage tubes are not necessary with a mini tuck procedure.

One of the main advantages of a mini tummy tuck is that the recovery is shorter, usually less than two weeks and patients can return to their normal routine faster.