Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) | Existing website questions

After pregnancy or weight change, the abdominal muscles may separate. During surgery, the skin is lifted so the muscles can be seen; stitches are placed between their inner edges to repair separation. The surgeon may also tighten the muscle covering to restore abdominal wall support and improve contour and umbilical position, not to promise a particular shape. The plan is tailored to your anatomy and may change during surgery. Diet and exercise can influence abdominal shape and should be considered before surgery. Liposuction may be used for fat outside the usual area, sometimes as an additional procedure. Results depend on stable weight and healing, and good results cannot be guaranteed.

The marking is driven by the final scar position. You are marked upright, often supported against a wall, and the surgeon discusses lateral scar placement and length. Because the best surgical approach must be balanced with your clothing preferences, the plan considers you wearing your most revealing underwear, bathing suit or low-cut jeans; the incision can rise or fall at the hip markings depending on style. A boundary outline of your preferred clothing helps place the scar, and a mini tummy tuck uses an incision below the underwear or bikini line. The final marking estimates excess skin above the incision, while scar shape, length and position may differ between sides and results cannot be guaranteed.