August 12, 2025 Tags: tummy tuck, Nashville plastic surgery, abdominoplasty, mini tummy tuck, Dr. Wendel, reduce loose skin, fat removal
It’s incredibly common to have extra fat in the stomach area, for a variety of reasons. Along with holding fat in this region, many people struggle with loose skin here as well. Whether you’re unhappy with the appearance of your stomach, or have loose skin in the area, you may want to consider a Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck. These procedures, formally known as Abdominoplasties, make small or large adjustments to the abdomen to remove fat and excess skin, giving a tighter, firmer appearance. Learn the difference between a Mini Tummy Tuck and a regular Tummy Tuck below and see if either procedure is right for you!
A Mini Tummy Tuck utilizes a singular incision to remove a small amount of fat and skin from the abdomen. The best candidates for this surgery are those with a minimal amount of fat and sagging skin in the stomach area. A small pouch of fat and loose skin, often seen by postpartum mothers, are removed and the remaining skin is tightened. This procedure focuses on the area below the belly button, leaving a small scar along the bikini line. Mini Tummy Tucks typically do not involve tightening the abdominal muscles but simply remove a small amount of fat and loose skin. Since this is a smaller surgery compared to a full Tummy Tuck, the recovery time is short as well. Interested in learning more? Request a consultation with Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery in Nashville.
A Tummy Tuck surgery, also called an Abdominoplasty, can have a few variations depending on the patient. Usually, it has two incisions, one along the bikini line and one somewhere near the belly button. During this procedure, excess fat and loose skin are removed, sometimes the abdominal muscles are tightened. The result is a flatter, firmer stomach area. Ideal candidates for a Tummy Tuck are at or near their goal weight and generally in good health. Recovery time is typically between six to eight weeks, with swelling and discomfort lessening in the first couple of weeks post-op. See the before and after photos of abdominoplasties done by Dr. J. J. Wendel in Nashville, TN to get an idea of the results you could expect.
Ready to see what procedure best fits your goals? Contact Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery in Nashville today to talk through all of your options with an expert today.
