Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
A Tummy Tuck, clinically referred to as an abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure to remove excess fat, skin and tissue to correct a protruding or loose, sagging abdomen caused by heredity, multiple pregnancies, prior surgery, significant fluctuations in weight or congenital spine abnormalities that affect posture. Not a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise program, a Tummy Tuck can, however, create a smoother and firmer abdominal profile and addresses conditions like diastasis where the abdominal muscles have weakened or separated.
Good candidates for a Tummy Tuck are nonsmoking, healthy individuals without medical conditions that could impair healing who are not planning substantial weight loss or gain or considering future pregnancies.
