New Jersey Tummy Tuck | Types of Tummy Tucks

Types of Tummy Tucks

When most people think about getting a tummy tuck in New Jersey, they usually envision a traditional abdominoplasty. However, the fact is there are actually three types of abdominoplasty.

The first, and most commonly known type of tummy tuck, is the traditional tummy tuck. In this procedure, the abdominal walls are exposed, the abdominal wall muscles are tightened, and the skin is pulled down tight with the excess skin being detached. With a traditional tummy tuck, the entire abdominal area is operated on, and the patient’s belly button will be moved.

The second type of abdominoplasty New Jersey is the mini-tummy tuck. A mini-tummy tuck, also called a partial abdominoplasty or a “scarless” tummy tuck, is a scaled down version of the traditional tummy tuck. For this surgical procedure, the patient requires only a small amount of excess skin to be removed, usually due to aging. Compared to the traditional tummy tuck, the mini-tummy tuck is much less invasive. A smaller incision is made and the treatment area consists of the area from the incision to the navel. During the procedure, the navel is not moved. Hence, during the surgery, a smaller section of the abdominal wall is exposed. A person who is considering a mini-tummy tuck doesn’t have a severe enough condition for the traditional abdominoplasty.

Finally, the last type of abdominoplasty New Jersey is the extended tummy tuck. This procedure is an expanded version of the traditional tummy tuck and involves removing excess skin from the patient’s flanks, lower back, and hips. This type of tummy tuck is usually performed on those patients who have excess skin on their flanks, upper hips, and lower back.

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