Does a Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair Make It Less Invasive or Dangerous?

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A tummy tuck without muscle tightening has less pain after surgery.  Most women that need or want a tummy tuck usually benefit from the muscle repair.


To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps.

Most women who get a tummy tuck need the muscle repair.  In some patients who only have lax skin you can remove just the skin and leave the muscle alone.  Muscle repair does not make the procedure more dangerous but significantly increases the time it will take for you to recover