A tummy tuck leaves a horizontal scar beneath the bikini line and a circular scar around the navel.

Particularly obese patients experience a higher risk of developing phlebitis in the legs, a condition which can lead to pulmonary embolism. However, complications are not commonly seen. The most common complication after any surgery is bleeding. A delayed healing of the navel can also occur, which is particularly seen in smokers. More on abdominoplasty

The duration of the surgical intervention depends on the type of abdominoplasty. A mini tummy tuck removes excess skin from the lower abdomen, whereas a full tummy tuck removes excess skin from the middle and lower abdomen and involves transposition of the navel. The abdominal muscles can also be tightened. On average, the procedure for a tummy tuck takes 1 to 2 hours. More about tummy tucks