TUMMY TUCK:J A flat stomach is important for a physically fit appearance. However, sometimes a healthy diet and regular workouts don't eliminate excess fat or the loose, sagging skin that sometimes plagues the abdominal area. If your tummy's appearance bothers you, abdominoplasty may be a good solution.
Abdominoplasty, or the less formal “tummy tuck” surgery, is designed to firm and smooth the abdomen. This cosmetic procedure removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and may also tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The result is a flatter, tighter abdominal profile.
When women have had children, the lining of the abdominal muscles can stretch or rip and the abdomen can develop a bulge. Men may also have tummy tucks if they suffer from excess abdominal skin and fat.
There are several types of abdominoplasty: from a minor removal of hanging skin (a mini-tuck), to a major abdominoplasty to tighten the entire abdomen. In every case, the procedure is designed to remove only as much excess skin and fatty tissue as is practical and safe. To further improve appearance, any stretch marks below the bellybutton are removed along with the excess skin.
