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Tummy Tuck
Is a Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair Cheaper?
Tightening the abdominal wall is an integral part of a full abdominoplasty. Typically after childbirth the muscles of the abdominal wall separate and the abdominal skin stretches.
This means even if you're at your ideal body weight after giving birth you have two things working against your abdominal contour. Resecting skin alone only corrects part of the problem. In addition, you still have some of the same downsides of a full tummy tuck (the size of the scar).
A rectus plication (tightening of the abdominal wall muscles) adds no additional visible scar but significantly improves the contour of your abdomen. Of course, as a plastic surgeon our job is to provide you with safe viable options to meet your goal.
If you don't want your muscles tightened your surgeon will likely try to work with you, just make sure you understand what it means for your end result.
Clinical Context
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and repairs separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti), which commonly occurs after pregnancy or significant weight loss. The procedure involves an incision from hip to hip, typically placed low enough to be hidden by underwear or a bikini.
Patient safety protocols, including operating in accredited facilities with board-certified anesthesiologists, significantly reduce surgical risk.
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