What Kind Of Tummy Tucks Are There?
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What Kind Of Tummy Tucks Are There?
Types of tummy tuck procedures include
complete or full tummy tuck, partial or mini tummy tucks,
extended tummy tucks and combination tummy tuck procedures.
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Complete (or full) Tummy Tucks - hip to hip incision, the navel is freed from the surrounding skin, the muscle fascia wall is tightened with sutures, remaining skin and fat are tightened, the old belly button stalk is brought out through a new hole and sutured into place. Liposuction may be used. A compression garment is applied.
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Partial/Mini Tummy Tucks - A smaller incision is made. Belly Button is not detached from skin. Skin and fat of the lower abdomen are detached in a more limited fashion from the muscle fascia, excess skin removed and remaining skin is stretched down. Liposuction may be used.
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Extended Tummy Tucks - includes a complete Tummy Tuck with extensions into the thighs (front and/or sides).
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Combination procedures - combining an Tummy Tuck liposuction contouring, breast reduction, breast lift, or occasionally hysterectomy.
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