an abdominoplasty is a procedure that flattens your abdomen by removing extra fat and skin and tightening muscles in your abdominal wall. this surgical procedure is also known as a tummy tuck.
it is a major surgery, so it is important to educate yourself, thoroughly analyze your own situation, and take your time arriving at a final decision. a tummy tuck should be the last resort for people who have exhausted all other measures, and the procedure should not be used as an alternative to weight loss.
a tummy tuck is suitable for both men and women who are in good general health overall and are at a stable weight. it is best to be a non-smoker.
a tummy tuck should not be confused with a liposuction (the cosmetic surgery used to remove fat deposits), although your surgeon may choose to perform liposuction as part of a tummy tuck.
women who have muscles and skin stretched after several pregnancies may find the procedure useful to tighten those muscles and reduce that skin. a tummy tuck is also an alternative for men or women who were obese at one point in their lives, and still have excessive fat deposits or loose skin in the abdominal area.