Mini Tummy Tuck Treatment Guide
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What is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
A mini tummy tuck (mini abdominoplasty) tightens the lower abdomen — the area below the belly button — by removing a smaller amount of excess skin and tightening the lower muscles through a shorter incision than a full tummy tuck. It suits people with a small amount of loose lower-belly skin and minimal muscle separation, often after pregnancy or modest weight changes.
Surgery takes 1 to 2 hours under anesthesia. Recovery is shorter than a full tummy tuck — most people return to desk work in about 1 to 2 weeks, wearing a compression garment, with final results over a few months.
It does not address the upper abdomen or significant muscle separation; a full tummy tuck is needed for those. A board-certified plastic surgeon determines the right procedure.
How much does a Mini Tummy Tuck cost?
A mini tummy tuck nationally typically starts at $8,000 and ranges up to $14,400 all-in, less than a full tummy tuck because it is a more limited procedure.
These figures include the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, and facility costs. Complex cases and the most sought-after surgeons charge well above this range, particularly in New York and Los Angeles, where the top of the market runs into six figures.
Last updated September 2026. Estimates reflect national averages and Get Clear Beauty provider data — read how we estimate prices.
What to ask your provider
- Am I a candidate for a mini, or do I need a full tummy tuck?
- Do I have muscle separation that a mini cannot fully address?
- Where will the incision be and how long is the scar?
- Are you board-certified and can I see your own before-and-after photos?
- What does the quote include — surgeon fee, anesthesia, and facility?
- What is recovery like and when can I exercise again?