There are many types od abdominoplasty that clients
can choose from. The best thing to do is discuss all of the surgery
types with the surgeon you choose. View our surgeon center for specialist
listings and a guide to choosing a tummy
tuck surgeon. Below are some tummy tuck types that you should
discuss with your specialists. Some may carry additional risk, some
may result in reduced scarring, and some may be for a select group
of candidates. Choose a type of tummy tuck surgery below to learn
more.
Abdominal
Etching: This tummy tuck surgery is performed to give patients
a flatter, tighter stomach area, with stronger muscle definition
Panniculectomy:
This surgery is different from abdominoplasty as the latter tightens
the muscle as in addition to removing excess skin and fat while
the former only removes excess skin and fat.
Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy : For new moms with loose skin and extra fat that has not gone away within six months a tummy tuck may be recommended.
Circumferential:
This surgery is more extensive than a normal tummy tuck since the
the surgeon creates an incision that spans the entire circumference
of the patient’s torso. It is typically reserved for patients
who have lost a large amount of weight and now have loose, overhanging
skin around their body.
Endoscopic
Abdominoplasty: This type of tummy tuck is performed with
the use of an endoscope and instruments through a small incision,
which is normally in the belly button.
Mini-Tummy
Tuck: This surgery is somewhere between the endoscopic and
dermolipectomy, and normally results in a shorter scar. This tummy
tuck type is for patients who only need skin and fat removal.
Dermolipectomy:
This procedure results in the removal of excess skin and fat but
also requires a new belly button for the patient.
Full
Abdominoplasty: With this procedure a new belly button is
required and is typically reserved for patients who have excess
amounts of skin to be excised. This tummy tuck type is the most
invasive.
Reverse
Abdominoplasty: With this proedure, the incision is made
along the mammary fold in an inverted V fashion. This type of tummy
tuck can be performed in conjunction with other cosmetic surgeries
such as breast lifts.
Vertical
Scar Abdominoplasty: This procedure is normally only used
on patients who need substantial skin excision and waist tightening.
This surgical procedure combines the use of a lower abdominal incision
with a midline vertical incision.
Extended
Tummy Tuck: This abdominoplasty type is usually for obese
patients that have a great deal of excess fat and skin. This procedure
may be combined with liposuction to achieve the optimal results
for the patient.
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