A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgery that is done to improve the appearance of the abdominal area. During a tummy tuck procedure, the cosmetic surgeon will remove excess fat and skin and tighten the muscles of the abdomen with sutures. In order to achieve, the finest and most desired result, there are quiet a few variations for a tummy tuck procedure. Based on the needs of the patient, the cosmetic surgeon will aid in choosing and selecting the most appropriate procedure for you. The different approaches or types of tummy tuck are as follows:

• Traditional Tummy Tuck

This is most commonly performed procedure for women with stretch marks and sagging skin post-pregnancy. In several cases, patient choose to combine a traditional tummy tuck with liposuction to achieve better results. In a traditional tummy tuck surgery, the surgeon will make a single incision from hip-to-hip circling round the naval button.

• Mini Tummy Tuck

Also known as partial abdominoplasty, a mini tummy tuck is performed through a small incision in the lower abdominal region below the belly button. Done for both men and women, who wish to target the fat deposits in the lower abdomen area. In several cases, a mini tummy tuck is also done on individuals who are looking to lose about 10 per cent of their excess weight.

• Circumferential Tummy Tuck

As the name suggests, it involves a 360-degree incision round the stomach area. A circumferential tummy tuck is generally performed for both men and women who have recently lost drastic weight and are struggling with excess, loose, sagging skin. In this procedure, the cosmetic surgeon will remove the excess skin and tighten the muscles to provide a taut and firm looking abdomen.

• Extended Tummy Tuck

This type of abdominoplasty is meant to remove the excess skin and fat from the flanks along with the front part of the abdomen so as to contour the abdominal area. Thus, it covers the extended and bigger area of the tummy when compared to the conventional tummy tuck.

If you have too much skin in your abdomen that does not respond to diet or exercise, you could consider a tummy tuck. Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a suitable option for both men and women who seek to tighten the skin of the abdomen for a more toned look. A tummy tuck is also done for a patient who has undergone drastic weight loss and has loose saggy skin. This procedure flattens the belly by extracting extra fat and skin and tightening the abdominal wall muscles.