Abdominoplasty generally results in the tightening of the abdominal muscles, the excision of excess skin, and the removal of fat via liposuction.
For a full tummy tuck, a horizontal incision will typically be made low on the abdomen, extending from one hip to the other and below the bikini line.
The incision for a mini tummy tuck, while shorter in length, will also be concealed low on the abdomen.
The main difference between the two techniques is that the full tummy tuck typically looks to rejuvenate the areas both above and below the belly button (and includes the belly button). In contrast, the mini tummy tuck is generally applied only to the lower abdomen below the belly button.