What are the procedures for extended tummy tuck?
The first step involved in an extended tummy tuck is making an incision between your hip bones, in the lower portion of your pubic area. Women who have had a c-section in the past may risk reopening the same cut if they want to undergo a tummy tuck procedure.
If a muscle separates after certain events, such as pregnancy, the muscle will be sewn together during a tummy tuck procedure to give it a taut appearance. Your healthcare provider may recommend full tummy tucks to correct diastasis recti [2], a condition that occurs when muscles in the abdominal region separate.
In some cases, your surgeon may cut your belly button to prevent any complications. If there is still extra fat in the targeted area after an extended tummy tuck, your surgeon may recommend liposuction [3] to remove any extra fat.
After removing the excess skin and fat in your flank area and tummy, your surgeon will pull your skin taut. The last step involves reattaching your belly button to its normal position. Your surgeon may decide to adjust the shape of your belly button.
The most common targeted locations for extended tummy tuck are the waists, flanks, stomach, and upper and lower stomach. In some cases, the procedure may also target the uppermost lateral aspect of the thigh.