Where are the incisions for tummy tuck placed?
A horizontal incision is placed just above the pubic area using plastic surgery techniques. The extent of the tummy tuck incision depends on the amount of skin to be removed. The design of the tummy tuck incision varies according to the structure of your tummy and the style of bathing suit or under garment you prefer. We attempt to keep all tummy tuck incisions within your bathing suit or under garment lines, but this may not always be possible. Individual factors such as amount of excessive skin, stored fat and the condition of your tummy muscles play a critical role in determining the specific plastic surgery technique and tummy tuck incisions used. If there is loose skin above the belly button, the plastic surgeon may make an incision around the belly button. The skin and fat layer is separated from the tummy muscles. To tighten the tummy muscles into a more youthful position, our plastic surgeon brings the muscles together with permanent sutures. The skin of the lower tummy that co
