What is a tummy tuck?

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What is a tummy tuck?

An abdominoplasty, sometimes called a tummy tuck is excess fat removal and excess skin removal from around the middle of the body which cannot be got rid of by exercising alone. It may be combined with other procedures such as liposuction. It can be carried out for a number of reasons but often it is performed where pregnancy or loss of weight have created excess skin on the tummy.

The results of tummy tuck surgery are permanent inasmuch as the fat and skin are cut out. However, this is not a safeguard for the future as an unhealthy lifestyle can recreate the same problem again. It should be noted that a tummy tuck operation is not a quick fix for losing weight.

There are different types of tummy tuck surgical procedures but they should always be carried out by a qualified plastic surgeon. As with all body surgery, there are pros and cons of getting a tummy tuck. On the plus side it produces a fast result (much quicker than exercise) as well as a streamlined body – maybe even a coveted hourglass body shape or at least a perceived perfect body shape. Other benefits include smoother skin, a more defined waist, a flat stomach and general skin tightening. In the USA it is the sixth most popular plastic surgery procedure. Generally patients are happy with the final results as can be seen by the tummy tuck pictures which can be found on the internet. If you are considering having this cosmetic surgery it is worth checking out the tummy tuck before and after pictures to get some idea of what the final result might be.