Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck Surgery

A tummy tuck, more formally known as an abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that changes the look of the stomach by removing extra layers of skin. This surgical procedure can remove layers of loose hanging skin that may have come from age or from the birth of multiple children. The process allows for the tightening of the muscles in the abdominal wall. This makes it easier for the individual to regain their youthful appearance. In some cases, the surgery is performed to correct evidence of previous surgeries such as those from a cesarean section birth or in some cases, a hysterectomy.

The tummy tuck is a distinct surgical procedure that delivers results others simply cannot. It is essentially a face lift for the stomach that tightens the skin, removes fat and eliminates other excess issues around the abdominal wall. While there are other surgical options available, the tummy tuck tends to be the go-to surgical procedure for this purpose. 

There are a number of different causes for excess fat or skin around the abdominal wall, which is the main condition that this treatment is meant to repair. Many people who get tummy tuck surgery have been pregnant, and their pregnancy has caused excess skin and excess fat deposits in the stomach area. Anything that causes weight gain in the middle, which is where weight gain tends to show first, may lead a person to want to seek a tummy tuck.