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

It may be less invasive because the muscles aren't treated. Usually, a primary source of discomfort during tummy tuck recovery is muscle separation correction. 

Hi there-

Repair of the muscle damage caused by pregnancy or weight gain and loss is important in the achievement of the best outcome possible, and should not materially increase your risks related to the procedure.

Significantly, it is important for you to also understand that if you were to look for a surgeon willing to do a tummy tuck on you without tightening your muscles, you will find one, only to realize (assuming that you are having a tummy tuck because you need a tummy tuck to look your best) after surgery that your don't look anywhere near as good as you hoped, or as good as other women who had a more complete tummy tuck.

In other words, repairing the muscles should not increase your risks, and omitting this important detail will put you at risk of being unhappy with your outcome.

Thank you for your question and the photos.


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

Hi, muscle repair is an integral part of full tummy tuck surgery and it does not increase the invasiveness or danger of the procedure. almost all patients who are candidates for a tummy tuck will need their muscle repaired.