The tummy-tuck flattens and contours the front of the abdomen
by removing excessive skin via a lower abdominal
incision. This is not a method of weight loss. In fact,
the overall esthetic result improves
when the amount of abdominal fat is lower. The
contour of the flank region is also improved with an
abdominoplasty, however liposuction can often
help shape this region as well. Occasionally,
only a localized region of skin below the belly button
is excessive. In these cases, a mini tummy-tuck
utilizing more limited incisions can produce the desired
contour changes.
