Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin, and in most cases restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer. Abdominoplasty procedures are appropriate for patients with extra skin on their abdomen or for women who have developed loose stomach muscles after pregnancy. Abdominoplasty surgery can remove loose skin and tighten muscles which have been separated. This procedure results in a dramatically flattened abdomen with an incision that is hidden by underwear or a bathing suit.

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Although a tummy tuck is not a means of weight loss, it can help complete the overall process. As we age and our skin loses its elasticity, the hard work we put into working off those extra pounds can actually result, not in a flatter belly, but with empty skin hanging where the fat used to be. In fact, if you've been working to rid yourself of that spare tire, you may also have noticed that certain areas are more resilient to your efforts than others. Unlike liposuction, however, which uses a tube inserted through several small incisions to suck fat cells out of trouble spots, a tummy tuck makes use of a larger incision and can be much more aggressive. Often, a surgeon performing an abdominoplasty will cut from hip to hip and excise the extra skin, as well as tighten the muscle wall beneath. As with any surgical procedure, it's important to know the risks as well as the rewards, and consulting first with a board certified plastic surgeon

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