Does every tummy tuck come with muscle repair?

Rectus diastasis can only be repaired with tummy tuck surgery. A full tummy tuck most often includes muscle repair, and it is performed at the time of surgery. A mini tummy tuck does not include muscle repair. Whether a full or mini tummy tuck would be best for you can be determined after an examination. Consult a board-certified plastic surgeon regarding his or her recommended plan for you. Good luck!

Most traditional tummy tuck surgeries include plication of the rectus abdominus muscles. The "muscle repair" tends to significantly improve the contouring results for most patients. There are a few exceptions in my practice. There are some men who do not seem to require the muscle plication and some women who have not have children that may not absolutely need to tighten the rectus muscles. But most patients will benefit from it and is typically assumed to be part of the procedure. Most mini-tummy tuck procedures do not have a complete muscle repair. 

Thank you for your question. 

The short answer is "no".  There are different variations of the traditional Tummy Tuck.  In some cases no muscle will need repair, just redundant skin will be removed. When you have a physical examination with your plastic surgeon, he or she will suggest what will be the best option to give you the optimal result.

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