A tummy tuck involves making a horizontal incision between the hip bones, which may extend around the navel. The surgeon separates the skin and fat from the abdominal muscles, then tightens the underlying muscles that have become separated or weakened. Excess skin is then pulled down and removed, and the navel is repositioned. In some cases, liposuction may be performed at the same time to further refine the abdominal contours. The incisions are closed with surgical sutures, and temporary drainage tubes are usually placed to remove excess fluid. There are different types of tummy tucks depending on the amount of skin to be removed and its location, such as a full tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, and extended tummy tuck.