How is a tummy tuck surgery performed?
A full tummy tuck is usually performed under general anesthesia.The surgeon makes an incision across the lower abdomen just above your pubic bone and pubic hair.This incision may go from hip to hip, but it is usually placed so that it will be hidden by a bikini bottom. Then, skin and fat is separated from the abdominal muscles up to the bottom of the rib cage. An incision is made around the belly button to loosen the skin and detach it from the belly button. Most frequently, excess skin and fat below the belly button is removed. In a full abdominoplasty, the fascia and rectus abdominus muscles are tightened by folding the fascia along the centerline of the abdomen. This tightens the muscles and abdominal wall. The skin above the belly button is pulled down toward the pubis and sutured into position as the incision is closed. A new hole is made in the skin to suture around the belly button. Usually, one or two drains are placed under the skin under the incision to allow fluids to drain
