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Depending on your desired result, this surgery can take from 1-2 hours. The complexity is dependent upon the amount of excess tissue you have in the lower abdominal wall. Most patients will receive a general anesthetic. There are several options for tummy tuck. Your surgeon will examine you and then discuss your desired results and anticipated outcome for each.

Complete abdominoplasty. The incision is made in the lower abdominal wall area, from hipbone to hipbone. The excess tissues beneath the umbilicus (belly button) are subsequently removed and the scar is hidden beneath the panty line.

Belt abdominoplasty is for patients who have usually lost a considerable amount of weight, and the laxity of the skin and fatty tissues occurs not just on the front of the abdomen, but also around to the back. This requires a circumferential excision of these tissues to get the overall best result.

Partial or mini abdominoplasty is often performed on patients whose fat deposits are located in a very small area beneath the belly button. This procedure can be done in the office with local IV sedation.
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