Sometimes diet and exercise just can’t fix it: that frustrating sagging skin above your belly button that disrupts your silhouette and your confidence. Whether it’s due to aging, post-pregnancy changes, or weight loss, loose upper abdominal skin can be stubborn. That’s where a reverse tummy tuck at our Linwood and Haddonfield locations can help.
Patients often casually refer to this kind of procedure as a “tummy surgery”, “stomach tuck”, or simply a tummy tuck, but a reverse tummy tuck is a different take on the classic procedure. It’s ideal for those who have tight lower abdominal skin but are dealing with sagging tissue in the upper belly. At Sood Center, with locations in Linwood and Haddonfield, we offer this advanced surgical option to help you reclaim a tighter, flatter midsection—tailored to your unique needs and body goals.
When most people think of a tummy tuck, they imagine the lower abdomen being tightened and contoured. But if your concerns are focused above the belly button, a reverse tummy tuck may be a better fit. This procedure involves removing excess skin from the upper abdomen through an incision hidden in the natural breast crease.
Unlike a full abdominoplasty, a reverse approach does not typically address loose skin below the navel or separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti). However, it can be an ideal solution for patients who have already had a lower tummy tuck, or for those whose skin laxity is localized in the upper belly alone.
The result? A smoother, firmer-looking upper abdomen and a more defined waistline—without over-correcting areas that don’t need it.
Doing your research online is always a great place to start, but sitting down with a board- certified plastic surgeon will give you the clearest insight into what to expect from a reverse tummy tuck. During your consultation, make sure to ask smart questions like:
