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 is usually performed after extreme weight loss or pregnancy. Most candidates have tried exercise and dieting but are not able to remove loose abdominal skin and fat concentrated in the abdominal area. The main goal is to reduce or remove sagging skin of the abdomen and stretch marks.
The tummy Tuck procedure (Abdominoplasty) removes flaccid abdominal skin and tightens muscles that have been separated and weakened by pregnancy or weight gain, the extra skin is removed and the skin of the upper abdomen is tightened. During the procedure the navel is removed and then replaced into a proper position
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Partial abdominoplasty - or "mini tummy tuck" -- When the amount of loose skin is minimal and the excess fat deposits are located below the navel, a short horizontal incision is all that is necessary.
Full Tummy Tuck- removes flaccid abdominal skin and tightens muscles that have been separated and weakened by pregnancy or weight gain, the extra skin is removed and the skin of the upper abdomen is tightened. During the procedure the navel is removed and then replaced into a proper position. There will be a scar between the hips, above the pubic hairline, and a hardly noticeable scar around the navel.
Circumferential Tummy Tuck - is usually for someone who has lost a great deal of weight and fat (usually after gastric bypass surgery) and now has loose overhanging skin all around the body. In order to create a nice contour we need to extend the scar all around the waist line. This allows us to lift the outer thigh and buttock creating a smoother nicer look, also the muscle is tightened and the belly button is moved. |
