A tummy tuck can restore a flatter abdominal contour with a procedure that can be customized to the patient’s areas of concern. Dr. Andrew Lofman and Plastic Surgery of Michigan offer tummy tuck surgery in Novi, MI, with personalized planning for patients seeking improved abdominal definition after pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or aging. Two popular options are standard abdominoplasty and a 360° tummy tuck for patients to decide the level of contouring that best matches their anatomy and goals.
Abdominoplasty vs. 360° Tummy Tuck: What’s the Difference?
A standard abdominoplasty focuses mainly on the front of the abdomen. It removes excess skin and fat, repairs muscle separation, and redrapes the abdominal skin for a firmer, flatter midsection. A 360° tummy tuck is more extensive because it addresses the abdomen, waist, flanks, and the surrounding trunk contour.
A standard or 360° tummy tuck may address:
- Excess abdominal skin and fat
- Muscle separation
- Stretch marks below the belly button
- Waistline fullness
- Circumferential laxity after weight change
The biggest difference is the scope of treatment. A standard tummy tuck is often best when looseness is concentrated in the abdomen, while a 360° approach may be considered when contour concerns extend around the waistline, flanks, or lower trunk.