What is an Extended Tummy Tuck?

An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) involves repair of the rectus muscles and removal of the majority of loose, excess tissue around the abdominal area to improve body contours. An extended tummy tuck is used to treat extensive loose skin and fatty tissue of the abdominal area, flank, and back areas. This involves a longer incision depending on the severity and complexity of the case. Based on the photo you provided, you look like a good candidate for an extended tummy tuck procedure. I recommend... more

A tummy tuck incision needs to extend as far as the loose skin of the abdomen extends. If you have significant loose skin then the incision needs to go slightly further laterally (to the side) to remove the excess skin. The procedure is essentially the same as a tummy tuck; the word extended is just referring to the incision length. If you have a lot of loose skin of your sides and lower back you may require a body lift or circumferential tummy tuck where the incision extends 360 degrees... more