Advanced Tummy Tuck Techniques for the Perfect Hourglass Figure
Getting great tummy tuck results requires more than a cookie-cutter surgical approach. The best tummy tucks will take into account each person’s natural body shape and specific goals to achieve customized results that remain balanced and natural-looking. To achieve this, Dr. Brown performs a variety of tummy tuck techniques that, depending on your existing body shape and anatomy, can help you achieve the hourglass figure you want.
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mini tummy tucks are ideal for people who wish to address a small amount of excess skin and/or stubborn fat in the area below the belly button. The advantage of this abdominoplasty technique is that it comes with reduced recovery and downtime and leaves a shorter scar. On the other hand, it is not ideal for those with more extensive loose skin who want a more dramatic result. Only a handful of patients are candidates for and will get a good result from this type of tummy tuck.
While almost anyone would prefer to have a tummy tuck procedure with a shorter incision (and resulting scar), the reality is that most people are not the best candidates for mini abdominoplasties. That said, Dr. Brown focuses on scar management and ease of recovery in all procedures he performs.
Full Tummy Tuck
A full tummy tuck is the primary type of abdominoplasty Dr. Brown performs. It can address loose skin and/or unwanted fat from both above and below the belly button, offering more comprehensive results than with a mini tummy tuck. Both mini and full tummy tucks are commonly combined with liposuction to address loose skin, stretched muscles, and stubborn fat in order to create a comprehensive re-contouring simultaneously.
For many people a main source of belly “flab” is actually loose or separated abdominal muscles. That’s why muscle repair is such an important part of this procedure. The procedure also removes excess skin and can remove stretch marks in the lower abdominal area.
Extended Tummy Tuck
The extended tummy tuck is specifically designed for those who have lost a significant amount of weight and are looking to remove larger amounts of excess skin via a tummy tuck for an hourglass shape. This technique removes loose skin from the abdomen as well as the upper hip/love handles. It can help to create an improved shape in multiple dimensions. Dr. Brown combines this procedure with liposuction in most cases to craft the best body contour possible after surgery.
Still not sure which tummy tuck option could be best for the silhouette you envision? Give us a call at 619-461-1500 or contact us online to schedule a consultation today.
