The best candidates for abdominoplasty are men and women who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that won't respond to diet or exercise. A smoother, flatter and tighter abdomen. The following pictures are an example of an extended incision, not a standard incision. The incision varies with patient individuality. An incision just above the pubic area is used to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen.
Skin is separated from the abdominal wall all the way up to the ribs.
A large skin flap is lifted to reveal the vertical muscles in your abdomen. The surgeon then draws underlying muscle and tissues together and stitches them, thereby narrowing the waistline and strengthening the abdominal wall. Abdominal skin is drawn down and excess is removed. With complete abdominoplasty, a new opening is cut for the navel. The result following surgery is a flatter, trimmer abdomen.