Tummy tuck procedure

The surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia and involves an incision around the navel known as a belly button and another incision that goes horizontal from hip to hip. Permanent sutures are used to tight the entire abdominal wall as well as the excess skin and fat is removed.

There are measurements that need to be taken throughout the course or duration of the surgery and is very important that the surgeon be sure, when suturing the muscles in the mid-line, that the belly button doesn’t moves from one or the other side, or up or down. The proper location of the navel depends on the care taken by the surgeon.

A tummy-tuck, combined with a liposuction performed on the upper abdomen and flanks, will deliver amazing results.