When it comes to tummy tucks, there are two main types: full or partial. The most suitable type for you depends on the extent of correction you desire and the expert advice of your surgeon.

Full Tummy Tuck
A full or complete tummy tuck is most extensive type of tummy tuck, as the name implies. Performed under general anesthesia, incisions are lengthier, with one extending from hipbone to hipbone under the navel. Another incision may be made in the area of the navel, allowing for correction below and above the navel. In a full tummy tuck, excess skin and fat are removed and the muscles may be tightened to create more tone. Liposuction may be performed to assist in the removal of excess fat located under the skin. An overnight stay may be required for this procedure, since it is quite invasive.

Partial Tummy Tuck
A partial abdominoplasty does not require as lengthy of incisions as a full one. It is ideal for patients whose primary aesthetic concerns are isolated in the lower portion of the abdominal area, below the navel. Most times, the most troubling for patients is the presence of lax skin and fat, rather than lax muscles. Liposuction, like in a full tummy tuck, may also be performed in a partial or mini procedure. This surgery may be performed on an outpatient basis with no overnight stay required.

To determine the type of tummy tuck for you, please talk to a surgeon for more information and an accurate assessment of your concern.