A mini tummy tuck is precisely what it sounds like: a smaller version of the traditional procedure. You might also hear it called a Brazilian tummy tuck. The surgeon uses a smaller incision along the bikini line and only removes excess skin from the lower abdomen. This procedure doesn’t affect the belly button, and liposuction can be used to remove excess fat simultaneously. This type of procedure is usually conducted on patients with mild extra skin and no muscle separation.
Dr. Lakin will create an incision at the top of one hip and extend it across your abdomen to the top of the other hip, just over the pubic area. The scar line will be low on your abdomen below the bikini line and hidden by undergarments. This type of procedure also allows your belly button to be repositioned after removing the excess skin and fat. Dr. Lakin is known for creating a natural-appearing belly button with hidden incisions. This surgical procedure gives access to the entire abdominal wall, allowing Dr. Lakin to tighten the abdominal muscles and giving you better tummy tuck results.
With an extended tummy tuck, the incision is extended a little further. Rather than stopping at the top of the hips, it goes farther back. This also allows the surgeon to tighten the entire waistline and address the hanging skin. Great for patients with severe excess skin.
This procedure is recommended for patients who have experienced massive weight loss. The incision site is similar to a full tummy tuck (along the bikini line), but another vertical incision is made from the middle of the chest to the pubic hairline. After significant weight loss, patients may experience a significant amount of skin laxity that can be corrected by this surgery.
Nurse Injector
She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University and worked as an operating room nurse at Michigan Medicine for 2 years before transitioning to aesthetics. She
received her certification as a Nurse Injector, and attended further training and certification through Allergan Medical Institute. She absolutely loves being a Nurse Injector and is very passionate about
combining medicine and the creativity and artistry of aesthetics in her practice. It is extremely important to her to remain educated and up to date with the newest and best treatments and injection techniques. Her goal as an Injector is that when you sit in her chair that you feel comfortable, fully educated on your procedure, and confident and happy in your results when we are done. She loves forming connections with her patients and feels truly honored to be a part of your journey to becoming your most confident self, inside and out! She is a great listener and looks forward to creating an individualized plan to meet each of her patient’s unique goals and desires. Some of her favorite treatments include lip filler, Botox, and midface/cheek filler (but there is so much more!). When she is not injecting, you can find her trying new recipes, spending time with family, working out, gardening, or taking a long walk with her dog.
Heidi Winkler BSN, RN
Director of Nursing & Surgical Services Leadership
Heidi’s goal is to ensure every patient has a positive experience and is satisfied with the high quality of service provided by our clinical staff. Her passion as a caregiver is to impact each person’s life in a positive way.
PACU Nurse
Tonya has been a registered nurse for 15 years. She earned her BSN at the University of Michigan. Go Blue!
She started her career as a trauma RN in Detroit. She has been working as a recovery RN for the past 8 years. She loves being part of a team that makes a difference in people’s lives.
Her passions include lounging with her fur babies, family, and friends, traveling, crunching, and recycling.
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