What is the tummy tuck surgery like?
During tummy tuck surgery, incisions are made along the abdomen above the pubic bones. The skin is then lifted and the abdomen muscles are pulled, tightened, and stitched into a new, firmer position. Excess fat may be excised manually or via liposuction. The skin is then stretched into place and sutured. Normally, a tummy tuck surgery will take between two to four hours. However, the exact time of the tummy tuck procedure will depend on the type of tummy tuck performed. A mini tummy tuck – or partial abdominoplasty – will require less time than a normal tummy tuck.
