Options for Revision Tummy Tuck?

Dear BaBegrl, I too am unclear why you have lax muscles after an abdominoplasty unless either the muscles were NOT tightened in the original procedure (IE a variation of a mini-tummy tuck or panniculectomy ) OR the muscle repair was subsequently disrupted by a subsequent pregnancy(ies) or an abdominal procedure which required a separation of the rectus (six pack) muscle for access to the abdomen. To get a totally flat tummy, all muscle laxity would have to be taken out with a proper muscle... more

Most tummy tucks tighten the abdominal muscles when they are performed. Some surgeons are advocating tummy tucks that do not repair the abdominal muscles. The only option to tighten the muscles is to do a "Full" tummy tuck.