Yes, the Tiny Tuck™ specifically targets loose skin below the belly button, including on the lower abdomen and flanks.

A Tiny Tuck can remove loose skin below the belly button without general anesthesia, drains, or massive scarring. The more invasive tummy tuck can target loose skin above the belly button and also suture the abdominal walls.

Patients first have their skin numbed with a topical anesthetic, distributed via an AirPen instead of uncomfortable needles. Next, we create an incision below the belly button near the waistline and apply a local anesthetic, which is far safer than general anesthesia used during traditional tummy tucks. Next, the surgeon will pull the skin down to provide a tighter lower abdomen and waist, especially helpful for those looking to address loose skin after a C-Section. This procedure does not readjust the belly button and avoids the use of drains and tubes, allowing patients to heal more quickly. 

The incision made for a Tiny Tuck™ is located along the waistline just above the pubic region. 

During the first couple of days after the procedure, patients should remain mostly sedentary and follow their surgeon's specific instructions. The dissolvable stitches and lack of drains allow for a relatively straightforward recovery, and patients can return to work after that initial window of two to three days of downtime. About two weeks are needed before patients can begin performing strenuous exercise again, though we do recommend walking soon after the treatment to encourage circulation.

No, the Tiny Tuck™ does not require catheter drains.

Yes, Tiny Tuck™ results are considered to be permanent. That said, weight gain or considerable lifestyle changes could always cause effects to diminish or change over time.

Patients should be mostly sedentary for two to three days after the Tiny Tuck™, then can begin taking walks to get their circulation flowing again.

The scar after a Tiny Tuck™ will appear across the waistline and above the pubic region and is far less sizable than a tummy tuck scar.  

Patients should avoid laying on their stomachs for two weeks after a Tiny Tuck™, meaning they should only sleep on their backs after treatment.

Patients can begin taking walks two to three days after their Tiny Tuck™, and resume strenuous activity after about two weeks, pending surgeon approval.

Steri strips are small pieces of adhesive that are used to help close wounds and promote healing. These will be placed on the incision along with the dissolvable stitches to ensure a complete recovery.

Steri strips do tend to fall off on their own after about a week to a week and a half.

Patients can certainly receive the Tiny Tuck™ and a fat transfer breast augmentation. This combination, along with a stomach and lower back treatment, comprises the AirSculpt Mommy Makeover.

A Tiny Tuck™ can help with stretch marks as long as they are located below the belly button. 

We recommend waiting until after a patient has given birth and does not plan to get pregnant again before receiving the Tiny Tuck™.

The Tiny Tuck™ does not repair or suture the muscles along the abdomen, as this type of procedure requires a more invasive tummy tuck.

The Tiny Tuck™ lasts about 90 to 120 minutes on its own, but can take longer if combined with additional AirSculpt fat removal or transfer.  

Patients stay awake for every AirSculpt procedure, including the Tiny Tuck™. Avoiding general anesthesia drastically reduces patient risk and allows the surgeon to maneuver patients during treatment to ensure balanced results.