A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to flatten the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat while tightening weakened or separated abdominal muscles. It is commonly used to address sagging skin, stretch marks, and stubborn fat following pregnancy or significant weight loss. It is not a weight-loss procedure but a body-contouring technique.
The aim of abdominoplasty, also referred to as a ‘tummy tuck’, is to change the shape and tone of the abdominal region. The procedure involves the removal of excess fat and skin. This procedure can be cosmetic or reconstructive in nature.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek the opinion of a Specialist Plastic Surgeon.
The aim of an abdominoplasty is to remove excess skin and excess fat from the middle and lower abdomen and repair any separated muscles. The surgery can be very effective in reducing the bulge caused by excess skin, fat and loose abdominal muscles. The result is a flatter, firmer and more shapely abdomen.
While abdominoplasty can be a cosmetic procedure, it may also be partly a reconstructive procedure.
In most cases, abdominoplasty procuedure does not need to be repeated. However, as with all surgical procedures, revisional surgery may be necessary to correct minor irregularities.
