Mini Tummy Tuck

A mini tummy tuck (mini abdominoplasty) is a smaller, lower-abdomen procedure that removes limited excess skin/fat below the belly button. In most cases the navel isn’t moved, and surgeons may tighten only the lower abdominal wall (not the full length) if needed. It’s best for patients with mild laxity confined to the lower abdomen.

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$5,000-$12,000
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Recovery Time:
2-4 Weeks
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Mini Tummy Tuck

About Mini Tummy Tuck

A less-extensive abdominoplasty for lower-abdomen laxity. It removes limited skin/fat below the belly button; the navel is typically not moved, and surgeons may tighten only the lower muscle wall if needed.

Adults at a stable weight with mild skin excess below the navel, good skin quality above it, and realistic expectations. If you have laxity or diastasis above the belly button, a full tummy tuck (or lipo-abdominoplasty) may be more appropriate.

Through a low horizontal incision, your surgeon elevates/tightens the lower abdominal tissues, removes extra skin/fat, and closes the incision; some cases add limited lower muscle tightening and/or liposuction for contouring. Many mini procedures take about 1–2 hours.

Usually no—mini abdominoplasty focuses below the navel and does not move the belly button. (Full abdominoplasty typically does.)

As with any surgery: bleeding/hematoma, infection, fluid accumulation (seroma), poor wound healing, numbness, scarring, blood clots, asymmetry, or need for revision. Your surgeon will review your personal risk profile and prevention steps.

Fees vary by city, surgeon, and whether liposuction or muscle tightening is added. Recent Canadian clinic data show mini tummy tuck ranges in Winnipeg ~C$4,500–$8,000 and Montreal ~C$6,950–$7,990; some Toronto/Vancouver quotes place mini at the lower end of local abdominoplasty pricing bands. Your consultation provides a precise plan and quote.

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For the right candidate (concern confined below the navel), it can deliver a smoother lower abdomen with less downtime than a full tummy tuck. If your concerns extend above the navel or include significant diastasis, a full tummy tuck may be the better choice.

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