How is a Tummy Tuck performed? What does a Tummy Tuck involve?
The surgeon makes a long incision just above the pubic area that runs from hipbone to hipbone. A second incision is made around the navel to release the bellybutton from the surrounding tissue. The skin is then separated from the abdominal wall up to the ribs and then lifted to reveal the vertical muscles in the abdomen. These exposed muscles are pulled close together and stitched sewn into their new position using stitches in order to tighten them. This will help to narrow the waistline and firm the abdominal wall. The skin flap is then stretched back in place and the extra unwanted skin is cut away. After cutting a new hole for the bellybutton, it is then stitched in place.
