Body Contouring Procedures /Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty (commonly referred to as tummy tuck) is a frequently performed procedure used to tighten overly stretched abdominal muscles and skin for a smoother, flatter appearance. Once stretched by pregnancy or weight gain, the abdomen often fails to return to its original shape. Stretched beyond their ability to return to normal, these tissues do not respond to exercise or diet programs. In these cases, abdominoplasty provides a long-lasting aesthetically desirable solution.

Procedure:

An incision just above the pubic area is used to remove excess
skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen

Skin is separated from the abdominal wall all the way up to the ribs

The surgeon draws underlying muscle and tissue together and stitches them, thereby narrowing the waistline and strengthening the abdominal wall

Abdominal skin is drawn down and excess is removed.  With complete abdominoplasty, a new opening is cut for the naval.  Both incisions are stitched closed.

After the surgery you are left with a flatter, trimmer abdomen.  Scars are permanent but will fade in time.