There are several types of tummy tucks, any of which Dr. B may perform during the procedure. Some of the most common tummy tucks include:
Mini Tummy Tuck: Designed to treat extra skin below the belly button, this procedure does not require altering the belly button. It also does not usually correct diastasis recti unless only present in the lowest abdominal muscles.
Full Tummy Tuck: The standard and most commonly performed tummy tuck, the full tummy tuck involves treating up to the waist area. It usually includes correction of muscle separation and moving or recreating the belly button.
Extended Tummy Tuck: Similar to a full abdominoplasty, an extended tummy tuck involves an incision that curves around each hip. It may help correct the hips, flanks, and parts of the lower back. The incision will not meet because that procedure is known as a lower body lift.
Fleur-de-Lis Tummy Tuck: Among the most extensive abdominoplasty, this version of a tummy tuck involves the traditional horizontal incision along with a vertical incision. Occasionally, there may be two additional horizontal incisions under the breasts. This tummy tuck is most commonly used to remove massive amounts of skin after massive weight loss.
Ultimate Tummy Tuck: Dr. B’s own version of the tummy tuck involves a standard tummy tuck with liposuction plus waist snatching. During the muscle plication portion of the surgery, Dr. B also places sutures on the sides of the abdominal muscles. This helps bring the waist in. He will also use liposuction to remove fat from the waist and abdomen for perfected body contours.