There are variations to the tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure:

Standard Tummy Tuck

• Addresses the loose, sagging abdominal skin common after pregnancy and weight loss
• Surgically removes excess fat and skin from abdomen
• Tightens weakened or separated muscles above and below the belly button, creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer
• The scar is horizontal, situated above the pubis

Mini-abdominoplasty

• Surgical removal of fat and skin; specifically the area below the belly button
• Tightens the weakened muscles below the belly button
• The scar is horizontal, situated above the pubis

Lipo-abdominoplasty

• This procedure combines the benefits of an abdominoplasty with liposuction
• Addresses the fat or fullness of the upper abdomen with liposuction that a standard tummy tuck will not address

Extended abdominoplasty or Fluer-De-Lis

• Addresses the excess skin and fat above the belly button often a result of massive weight loss
• The scar orientation is both vertical and horizontal

What results can I expect?

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves removing excess skin and fat from the abdominal area to create a flatter, firmer abdominal contour. The procedure may be partial or complete, depending on the needs of the patient. After the surgery, the patient may experience swelling and may not be able to stand fully upright until the internal healing process is complete. The final results of the surgery may take several weeks or even months to become fully apparent, but the patient should begin to see a slimmer profile within a week or two.