Choosing The Right Tummy Tuck For You

Are you feeling discouraged because you don’t have enough exercise to give you the results you desire? If you’ve ever wanted to have a leaner, toned, and tight abdomen, a tummy tuck surgery is suitable for you. It can give you an effective solution when it comes to the appearance of your midsection. With multiple procedures, a tummy tuck can tighten your saggy skin and help you restore subtle contours of your tummy.

During the surgery consultation, your plastic surgeon will examine the condition of your skin and tissue to determine which of the following types of a tummy tuck is best suited for your needs. To help you understand more about which tummy tuck you should undergo to, here are some of the common types of tummy tuck surgery you can choose from.

Mini Tummy Tuck

Suitable for those who are bothered by a stubborn belly pooch or a minimal amount of loose skin in the lower belly may be an ideal candidate for a mini tummy tuck. During the procedure, your plastic surgeon will make a small incision just above the bikini line, then stretch the skin downward as it smoothes and adjusts the skin, resulting in the removal of stubborn fat deposits and refining the contour of your otherwise fit body. And also, for women who wish to correct their physical changes after pregnancy are ideal candidates for the procedure. As compared to a full or extended abdominoplasty, mini tummy tuck has a faster recovery period.

Full Tummy Tuck

Considered to be the most common type of tummy tuck procedure as it focuses on the entire midsection of the abdomen. During the procedure, your plastic surgeon will make two incisions one in the lower abdomen and the other is made around the navel. Although scarring is more evident with this procedure, these incision locations allow your surgeon to remove sagging skin from both the upper and lower abdomen. As a result, it gives you a more toned abdomen, wiping out the post-weight-loss skin, and tightening the abdominal muscles back to their original shape.

Extended Tummy Tuck

Most commonly performed for patients who need to remove a large amount of skin and require a significant body contouring. During the procedure, the plastic surgeon will make a longer incision, extending beyond the hips and around the navel. It will allow the surgeon to tighten the skin evenly down across the tummy. After the surgery, it will give you a large scar compared to other procedures that make it harder for you to cover it under intimate clothing. Make sure to coordinate with your surgeon in order to do their best to place the incisions in areas that can be easily hidden.

BodyTite™

A radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) procedure that uses cutting-edge technology that can help eliminate stubborn fat for a smoother and slimmer figure. During the procedure, a thin tube also known as a cannula is inserted under the skin while an electrode is placed on the outer surface. The radiofrequency waves from the electrode melt the fat, making it easier to extract. These waves heat up the skin, which stimulates the production of collagen to tighten the skin.