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What To Expect With A Tummy Tuck?

by @ 5:24 am on November 11, 2020. Filed under Q&A


What to Expect after a Tummy Tuck

  • Post-Surgery. A tummy tuck is an outpatient procedure, so it’s important…
  • Recommended Activity. In the first few days, your stomach will feel sore and tight,…
  • Drain Care and Scar Management. Depending upon the technique used for your tummy tuck,…
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  • Does a tummy tuck remove excess fat?

    A: Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty removes excess abdominal skin and fat, tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall, and can remove scars and stretch marks below the level of the belly button. The scar is placed low to be hidden in the “bikini” line, and the skin up to the level of the umbilicus, or belly button is removed.

    Does a tummy tuck require a fake belly button?

    A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) does not ‘make’ a fake belly button.  To remove the excess skin and incision is made completely around your own belly button.  The excess skin is then pulled down and removed.  A new ‘hole’ is cut to suture the original belly button in.


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