Type of Tummy tuck surgery

Types of Tummy Tuck

What are the different types of Tummy Tuck?

A personal consultation with your board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeon will determine the best option for you. Here are some different types of Tummy Tuck:

. Full Tummy Tuck

In addition to the incision across the lower abdomen, a traditional tummy tuck involves an incision around the navel. Excess skin is removed, muscles are tightened and liposuction may be used to contour the abdomen. This surgery removes skin from above the navel down to the pubic area that has been compromised by pregnancies, genetic laxity or obesity.

To illuminate, this kind of tummy tuck surgery requires two incisions- one at the naval and the other across the lower abdomen, between the pubic hairline and the belly button. This surgery may also involve the repositioning of the navel. First, the abdominal skin is lifted and the weakened muscles therein are repaired. Then the second cut is made which removes the excess tissue and fat present in the upper abdomen. After this, the stomach muscles or the remaining skin is worked upon and is made tighter. Sutures, skin adhesives, or clips are used to close the cuts.

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. Mini Tummy Tuck

If you only need a small amount of skin or fat removed, you can have a mini tummy tuck.

A single incision is made in the pubic area, which will be placed as low as possible and can range from a few inches to the entire span of your abdomen. Through this incision, your surgeon will remove excess skin, tighten slack muscles and possibly use liposuction to further refine the area.

The ideal candidate for a mini-tummy tuck has laxity and protrusion below the navel. A mini-tummy tuck is usually recommended for those who have always been in fairly good shape but cannot achieve their aesthetic goals with diet and exercise.

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. Extended or High Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck

If you have excess skin in the love handles or hips, your incision can be made longer to address this problem. The high lateral tension tummy tuck was one of the first procedures developed to address skin excess after significant weight loss or pregnancy. The technique uses a layer in the deeper tissue to support and maintain the repair. This procedure includes a tummy tuck in the front of the abdomen and transfers the lift over the hip to the side of the thigh to improve contour in this area, suspending and improving the hip and thigh. You can simulate the effect by grabbing the skin on the sides of your waist and pulling up as if you’re putting on a pair of pants.

In fact, the extended tummy tuck is a more extensive version of a full tummy tuck surgery. It is intended to address the issues faced by men and women who enjoy general good health but have unwanted skin on their abdomen, hips and the sides of the lower back.

For an extended tummy tuck, the horizontal incision can stretch across the lower belly and around the hips, and a vertical incision may also be required. This allows the surgeon to treat a wider area and remove more surplus tissue. Liposuction is commonly used to contour and reduce excess fat, and the belly button is repositioned before the incision is closed. Patients who undergo this procedure should expect their recovery to take a few weeks.

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