Having a flat stomach is a dream for many people. However, for some people, losing extra belly fat may require more than just food and exercise. Under these circumstances, abdominoplasty may be a good choice.
What is abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that aims to remove excess fat and sagging skin in the abdominal area, resulting in a flatter, firmer abdomen. The surgery can also address sagging abdomen and weak abdominal muscles.
Who is a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery?
People who maintain a constant weight yet have excess fat around the belly that cannot be removed with exercise and diet restriction
People who have sagging abdominal skin from pregnancy or rapid weight loss
People who have weak or separated abdominal muscles
Surgical Procedures
Anesthesia
In order to minimize pain during the procedure, the patient is put under anesthesia.
Surgery
An incision is made above the pubic area by the surgeon. The size and shape of the incision depends on the amount of fat and skin that needs to be removed.
Removal of excess fat and skin
The layers of fat and excess skin are removed and weak abdominal muscles are sutured.
Surgical suture
The surgeon closes the incision after the procedure is finished.