Mini Abdominoplasty:

A mini-abdominoplasty involves the removal of excess skin above the pubic area, combined with fat removal using liposuction techniques. The patient should have minimal to moderate skin redundancy, a small amount of excess fat, and minimal to moderate muscle laxity. The surgeon removes the excess suprapubic skin, suctions the excess abdominal fat, and in cases of laxity, removes the most medial area of abdominal skin. Finally, the skin is sutured while preserving the navel’s position.

Extended Abdominoplasty:

An extended abdominoplasty is a variation of the traditional tummy tuck that addresses not only the abdomen but also additional areas of fat and skin on the flanks (sides of the abdomen) and lower back. This procedure is suitable for patients with significant excess skin and fat in these areas, typically after major weight loss or body changes due to pregnancy.

Circular Abdominoplasty:

Circular abdominoplasty, also known as belt lipectomy or body lift, is an advanced version of the traditional tummy tuck that addresses excess skin and fat around the entire circumference of the body, rather than focusing solely on the abdomen.

This procedure is more extensive than a standard abdominoplasty and is designed for patients who have undergone massive weight loss, whether through bariatric surgery or other means, and have excess skin and fat not only on the abdomen but also on the back, flanks, hips, and lower back.

In a circular abdominoplasty, the plastic surgeon makes incisions around the entire circumference of the torso, allowing for a more comprehensive removal of excess skin and fat in these areas. Besides addressing sagging and excess skin in the abdomen, this technique can also help improve the appearance of the lower back, flanks, hips, and buttock lift.