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ABDOMINOPLASTY
Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a major surgical procedure in which excess skin and fat are removed from the lower abdomen and the muscles of the abdomen wall are tightened. The drawings featured depict the traditional abdominoplasty procedure.

The procedure can drastically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. The procedure is particularly helpful to women who, through multiple pregnancies have stretched their abdomen so far that it will not return to it's normal shape with routine exercise and diet.



The best candidates for a abdominoplasty are men or women in good health and relatively good shape, but are bothered by a large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that won't respond to exercise.

Abdominoplasty can enhance your appearance and self confidence,but it won't change your looks to your ideal or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have the surgery, think carefully about your reasons for doing so, speak with the doctor about the procedure, consider the possible risks, and above all keep realistic expectations about the surgery.

Thousands of abdominoplasties are performed each year successfully each year by qualified plastic surgeons. But one must bear in mind that abdominoplasty does produce a permanent scar which depending on the severity of the problem, is very noticeable and can sometimes extend from hip to hip. Also, as with any surgery it carries a certain amount of risk. Some of these risks include infection and blood clots which can treated easily and are rare. On rare occasions the scarring is severe and may require a second operation.