The FDL Tummy Tuck is performed under General Anaesthetic. Unlike standard procedures, it involves an 'anchor' shaped incision.

The surgeon makes a hip-to-hip horizontal incision and a vertical incision running from the breastbone down to the pubic area. This allows the surgeon to pull skin inward from the sides and upward from the bottom simultaneously. A large, central diamond-shaped block of excess skin and fat is excised.

Crucially, the underlying rectus abdominis muscles are repaired (plication) to restore core strength and narrow the waistline. The trade-off for this comprehensive tightening is a visible vertical scar, which most patients find a worthwhile exchange for the removal of a heavy, overhanging 'apron' of skin. At Kinvara you can also read about mini tummy tuck and mons reduction.

The benefits of this procedure include:

• Achieves maximal skin removal unattainable with any other Tummy Tuck method.
• Corrects severe 'side-to-side' horizontal skin laxity.
• Eliminates the overhanging 'apron' (pannus), improving mobility and hygiene.
• Repairs deep muscle separation (diastasis recti) for a firmer core.
• Dramatically narrows the waistline and restores a proportionate body shape.