The tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures today. It removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal region for a more toned, flat abdomen. If you do not have too much excess, you may opt for a mini tummy tuck instead. While the recovery for both is largely similar, we wanted to give you some mini tummy tuck recovery tips.

But first, let us quickly understand the difference between the full and mini tummy tuck. In a full tummy tuck, there is usually a wide incision and navel repositioning due to the extent of skin excision and fat removal. The incision is smaller in a mini tummy tuck, and the navel does not need to be repositioned. This makes recovery after a mini tummy tuck easier and more comfortable.

Mini Tummy Tuck Recovery Tips

The mini tummy tuck is an outpatient, daycare procedure, meaning you can go home the same day after your surgery. However, you should arrange for someone to come with you and drive you home after the procedure. Due to the high-quality equipment available today, you get excellent results with a small scar hidden in your bikini line.

Some staples of the recovery timeline after your mini tummy tuck include:

- Swelling, bruising and discomfort for the first 24-48 hours
- Returning to your daily routine the day after your surgery
- Returning to your desk job within 3 days post-op
- Avoiding sudden movements, weightlifting, etc., for about a week
- Using a compression garment for 4 weeks to maintain your new contours after liposuction surgery
- Swelling, bruising and discomfort disappearing almost entirely after a month
- Resuming all physical activities within 6-8 weeks

Wearing your compression garment for the stipulated time is a must. Your abdomen needs to settle over its new contours and the exposed muscle. Additionally, while most patients can resume physical activities by 8 weeks, you should always wait for the go-ahead from your plastic surgeon. Keeping these tips and the recovery timeline in mind can make your results much better and your recovery far more comfortable.

Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon in Delhi like Dr Rajat Gupta ensures high-quality results and international standards of patient care. Using the state-of-the-art infrastructure at RG Aesthetics, Dr Gupta performs safe and effective procedures, ensuring excellent outcomes and consistently meeting patient expectations!

Also check out: Tummy Tucks or Abdominoplasty – The Complete Overview