How is tummy tuck performed?
Tummy tuck is performed under general anesthesia, or a local anesthesia plus a sedative. Tummy tuck, especially mini tummy tuck, is usually performed as an outpatient procedure, so you will be able to go home the day of surgery. A full tummy tuck is performed through a long incision that extends from hip to hip. The surgeon will also make an incision to free the navel from its underlying tissue, preparing it to be moved upward. The surgeon will draw your abdominal muscles together and stitch them carefully into their new position, creating a flatter abdomen and slimmer waistline. Next the surgeon will excise extra skin and reposition the navel. Finally, the incisions are closed with sutures, and drains are placed to aid in the healing process. In a mini tummy tuck, the incision is much shorter, and the navel is not repositioned. This procedure addresses protrusion below the navel. Just like in a full tummy tuck, excess skin and fat are removed and muscles are tightened, but on a smalle
