What types of abdominoplasty are available?
There are several different procedures for tummy tuck surgery, with each technique specifically designed to achieve the best results for certain kinds of patients. A traditional tummy tuck focuses on improving the entire abdominal area above and below the navel, while a mini tummy tuck targets only the lower abdominal area below the navel. An extended tummy tuck includes work on the “love handles” and the sides of the abdomen above the hips. A circumferential abdominoplasty, sometimes called a lower body lift, can be performed after the loss of large amounts of weight leaves sections of loose skin hanging from the abdomen, hips, and other areas of the body.
There are several different procedures for tummy tuck surgery, with each technique specifically designed to achieve the best results for certain kinds of patients. A traditional tummy tuck focuses on improving the entire abdominal area above and below the navel, while a mini tummy tuck targets only the lower abdominal area below the navel. An extended tummy tuck includes work on the “love handles” and the sides of the abdomen above the hips. A circumferential abdominoplasty, sometimes called a lower body lift, can be performed after the loss of large amounts of weight leaves sections of loose skin hanging from the abdomen, hips, and other areas of the body.
