Who Is Minimally Invasive Lipo-Abdominoplasty For?
The MILA technique is especially indicated for:
- Individuals with moderate abdominal flaccidity.
- Patients with localized fat accumulation in the abdomen, flanks, or waist.
- Women after pregnancy with stretched skin but without major muscle separation.
- Patients who wish to improve their body contour without extensive visible scars.
- People in good overall health who want to restore abdominal firmness and aesthetics without undergoing aggressive surgery.
Benefits of the MILA Technique Compared to Traditional Abdominoplasty
- Less Invasive
The technique uses small incisions, which means fewer scars and less tissue disruption.
- Faster Recovery
Thanks to its careful approach, it allows patients to return to their routines sooner, with less pain and fewer complications.
- Combined Aesthetic and Functional Improvement
MILA reshapes the abdominal contour, removes fat, and improves firmness while preserving tissue vascularization.
- Lower Risk of Complications
The technique respects the body’s natural anatomy, reducing the risk of necrosis, seromas, or infections.
- Natural and Harmonious Results
The abdomen becomes flat, firm, and naturally adapted to the body’s silhouette, avoiding an artificial look.
What Is the MILA Procedure Like at Centro PAD?
At Centro PAD, we follow a personalized and safe surgical protocol:
- Comprehensive initial assessment, including abdominal ultrasound, lab tests, and body contour analysis.
- Customized surgical planning tailored to the patient’s needs and degree of skin laxity.
- Procedure performed under general anesthesia:
- First, precise liposuction is performed on the abdomen, flanks, and waist.
- Then, a mini-abdominoplasty is carried out through discreet incisions, tightening the skin and improving the appearance of the navel.
- Careful closure with absorbable sutures.
- Placement of a compression garment to optimize postoperative results.
- Duration: between 2 and 3 hours.
- Hospital Stay: Usually outpatient or 1-night admission.
Recovery After MILA
One of the main advantages of minimally invasive lipo-abdominoplasty is the quick recovery, allowing patients to return to daily life sooner:
- Relative rest during the first 48–72 hours.
- Use of an abdominal compression garment for 4 weeks.
- Light physical activity starting in the second week.
- Return to work depending on the job in 10 to 14 days.
- Visible results in just a few weeks, with progressive improvement for up to 6 months.
What Results Can You Expect?
With the MILA technique, patients can achieve:
- A flatter, firmer, and more contoured abdomen.
- Reduction of localized fat.
- Improved skin quality in the abdominal area.
- A more natural-looking navel.
- A more sculpted silhouette from all angles.
The key to this technique lies in achieving a harmonious transformation tailored to each person’s anatomy without resorting to aggressive procedures or leaving noticeable scars.
