Full Tummy Tuck usually takes two to five hours, depending on the extent of work required. Mini tummy tuck may take an hour or
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An incision just above the pubic area is used to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen. |
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Most commonly, Prof.Song will make a long incision from hipbone to hipbone, just above the pubic area. A second incision is made to free the navel from surrounding tissue. With mini Tummy Tuck, the incision is much shorter and the navel may be or may not be moved. |
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Skin is separated from the
abdominal wall all the way up
to the ribs. |
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Dr Song draws underlying muscle and tissue together and stitches them, thereby narrowing the waistline and strengthening the abdominal wall. |
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Next, Prof.Song separates the skin from the abdominal wall all the way up to your ribs and lifts a large skin flap to reveal the vertical muscles in your abdomen. These muscles are tightened by pulling them close together and stitching them into their new position. This provides a firmer abdominal wall and narrows the waistline.
The skin flap is then stretched down and the extra skin is removed. A new hole is cut for your navel, which is then stitched in place. Finally, the incisions will be stitched, dressings will be applied, and a temporary tube may be inserted to drain excess fluid from the surgical site. |
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Dr Song draws underlying muscle and tissue together and stitches hem, thereby narrowing the waistline and strengthening the abdominal wall. |
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| For more information on a Tummy Tuck procedure, please contact us. |
