What Is a High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty (HLTA)?
February 26, 2026 | Tummy Tuck
There are literally dozens of different types of tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), and not all techniques are created equally. Regardless of the technique, most tummy tucks do four things to varying degrees: A Standard Tummy Tuck: What Is It? During a tummy tuck, an incision is placed low on the abdomen (usually within the underwear/bikini line). […]