Considering a Tummy Tuck? Here’s What to Expect From Abdominoplasty
First, a surgeon “will make an incision, which stretches across your bikini line,” Melissa Doft, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City, tells Allure. “Through this incision, your surgeon will not only be able to remove skin but will also be able to tighten your abdominal muscles,” she explains. “The surgeon will lift your skin away from the underlying muscles and then stitch the muscles together, restoring the tightness.”