How does an extended tummy tuck work?
To perform an extended tummy tuck, your surgeon aims at removing excess fat and skin from the abdomen. It also involves the removal of fats from torn or loosened muscles. Your surgeon makes a cut superior to your pubic hairline that moves around to the lower portion of your back. Excess fat [1] and skin in your flank area and stomach are removed. Your skin is placed in a flat position and your belly button is attached back. After the procedure, your skin appears flatter and smoother. According to a 2012 study, 25 people who went through an extended tummy tuck procedure were happy with the outcome.