Best Type of Abdominoplasty Surgery

Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, reshapes and contours your abdomen by removing excess skin and fat. 

It is a popular choice for you if you seek to achieve a firmer and well-shaped abdominal area after your pregnancy period.

Here, we help you determine which procedure might be suitable for you.

What is Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)?

The tummy tuck is a surgery that includes: 

• Removing the unwanted skin and fat from your abdominal area
• Tightening of the abdominal muscles
• Repositioning of the naval

Types of Abdominoplasty Surgery

There are various types of abdominoplasty surgery based on the area and the amount of skin and fat. We introduce some of the most common types of this surgery. You may need to opt for either of these surgeries based on your physical condition and your surgeon’s decision. 

Here are some of the most common types of abdominoplasty surgery:

Full Tummy Tuck

This is the most common type of abdominoplasty. It involves a horizontal incision along the lower abdomen (above the pubic hairline), through which your surgeon removes the excess skin and fat. During this surgery, our surgeon tightens your abdominal muscles and repositions your belly button.

Drainless Tummy Tuck

A drainless tummy tuck or “no drain tummy tuck” is a combination of liposuction and traditional tummy tuck.

The drainless tummy tuck has 2 major phases:

1. During the first phase, our surgeon uses liposuction to remove fat from your abdominal area. 
2. Then, our surgeon makes an incision along your abdomen and tightens and removes loose skin and muscle tissue. 

This surgery includes multiple layers of sutures, which leads to minimizing the amount of surgical intervention and post-surgery drains. This special suturing technique minimizes fluid buildup. This results in a more comfortable and faster recovery process.

Mini Tummy Tuck

Mini tummy tucks include small incisions targeting the lower abdomen area under your belly button. 

This procedure is suitable for you if you have a small amount of excess skin and fat below the navel and your weight is near your pre-pregnancy weight.

Limited Tummy Tuck

A limited tummy tuck, or modified tummy tuck, is somehow like mini tummy tuck but requires a more extended incision. It is typically recommended for patients who have a good muscle shape in the upper abdomen but have a greater amount of loose skin in the lower abdominal area.

Extended Tummy Tuck

It includes a longer incision extending beyond the abdomen and also targets your lower back. This procedure is suitable for you if you have excess skin and fat on your body’s sides and back.

Flankplasty

This surgical technique focuses on your flanks. It includes incisions along the flank tissue between the hips and lower back. Through these incisions, the surgeron removes skin and fat from the sides of your abdomen to achieve a more contoured waistline.

Through these incisions, our surgeon removes your excess fat and tissue and tightens the remaining skin.

In some cases, our surgeon combines flankplasty with a butt lift or liposuction in order to provide a more enhanced body shape.

Belt Lipectomy (Circumferential Lipoabdominoplasty)

Belt lipectomy or abdominal lipectomy involves removing loose skin and excess fat from the entire waistline (belt line).

This procedure is ideal for you who have experienced significant weight loss. Your surgeon may suggest opting for this surgery after a weight-loss surgery.

Reverse Tummy Tuck

During this approach, our surgeon makes an incision along the lower border of the breast, allowing for the removal of excess tissue. This procedure is suitable for those of you with unwanted fat in the upper abdomen. 

Fleur-De-Lis Tummy Tuck

Fleur-De-Lis tummy tuck includes creating vertical and horizontal incisions to remove excess skin and achieve a more dramatic transformation.

Non-Surgical Tummy Tuck

This option is suitable for you if you prefer a non-invasive approach. It involves using various non-surgical treatments, such as

• Radiofrequency (RF)
• CoolSculpting
• Renuvion
• EmSculpt
• ThermiTight
• Ultherapy

Floating Abdominoplasty

Floating abdominoplasty, also known as an umbilical float abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that disconnects the belly button from the abdominal wall and moves it downward. This surgery is ideal for you if you want to reposition your belly buttons with a natural-looking result without any visible scars.

Standard Abdominoplasty

Standard abdominoplasty refers to the traditional approach in which your surgeon removes excess skin and fat, tightens the abdominal muscles, and repositions the naval.

Which is the Best Type of Abdominoplasty Surgery for Me?

Choosing the best type of abdominoplasty surgery for you will depend on your specific concerns, goals, and the recommendations of your surgeon. 

During the initial consultation for abdominoplasty in Iran, our surgeon will assess your abdominal area, discuss your expectations, and recommend the most appropriate procedure for you.

Why Should You Choose LyaMed for Tummy Tuck in Iran?

When opting for a tummy tuck in Iran, LyaMed stands out as an ideal choice. 

We are a professional medical tourism company and provide our patients with highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeons in Iran. We provide your ideal results by assessing your body carefully to plan the best type of abdominoplasty surgery customized for your needs.