Sometimes very loose excessive skin in the abdomen or stretch marks after pregnancy in the lower abdomen can be surgically excised and tucked. This is called a tummy tuck. Tummy tuck achieves not only removal of excessive loose skin in the abdomen, it allows tightening of the abdominal muscle and hence a trimmer waist, and it reconstructs the navel the same time to give a more aesthetically pleasing hill and valley appearance.

Tummy Tuck Sometimes very loose excessive skin in the abdomen or stretch marks after pregnancy in the lower abdomen can be surgically excised and tucked. This is called a tummy tuck. Tummy tuck achieves not only removal of excessive loose skin in the abdomen, it allows tightening of the abdominal muscle and hence a trimmer waist, and it reconstructs the navel the same time to give a more aesthetically pleasing hill and valley appearance. Tummy tuck involves a horizontal incision in the bikini area of the pelvis. The incision, although not conspicuous, remains a permanent scar. The operation is done under general anaesthesia and the use of temporary drains for 2 days are required.

A supportive garment is essential for the first three months to improve the final result of both liposuction and the tummy tuck.