The Basics Of A Tummy Tuck Procedure

The most common incision made for Southern California tummy tuck surgery is from hipbone to hipbone, directly above the pubic area. A second incision will be made to free the naval from the tissue surrounding it. With a partial tummy tuck, the incision will be much shorter and the naval may not be moved. It may, however be pulled into an unnatural shape because the skin will be tightened and stitched.

After the incisions are made, the surgeon will separate the skin from the wall of the abdomen all the way up to the patient’s ribs. He or she will then lift a large flap of skin to reveal the vertical muscles of the patient’s abdomen. The muscles will be tightened by pulling them closer together and stitching them into their new position. This will provide for a narrower waistline and a firmer abdominal wall.

The flap of skin will then be stretched down by the Encino plastic surgeon with all extra skin being removed. A new hole will be cut for the patient’s naval, which will then be stitched into place. Lastly, all incisions that were created will be stitched, a temporary tube may be inserted in order to drain excess fluid, and dressings will be placed on the surgical site.