Tummy tuck surgery is the removal of excess skin and stretch marks that may have remained after pregnancy or after losing a large amount of weight. This procedure may also be known as tummy tuck surgery. In this procedure, the plastic surgeon will directly remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen by pulling the skin down and then removing what is no longer needed.

For men, a tummy tuck will tighten the abdominal wall, removing excess fat that bulges around the lower half of the abdomen. The tightening of the abdominal muscles will flatten the stomach area and any unwanted bulges will be eliminated. This will reveal a well-toned abs, something men might opt ​​for to get those ripped abs fast.

For women, pregnancy may be a reason to seek this procedure, although most plastic surgeons would recommend that they finish their fertile days before undergoing a body lift procedure. For those women who have careers as a model, who depend on their body figure for their work, they may have to undergo this procedure several times. To get that perfect figure, they must endure the physical pain and enormous cost of a tummy tuck.

Many patients are driven by the need to get rid of unsightly stretch marks or sagging on their bodies. They feel they can only be relieved with a tummy tuck. This procedure quickly flattens their stomach, not only improving their self-confidence, but also making them appear slimmer and healthier.

With the tightening of the abdominal skin, it may be necessary to create a new navel. This is recommended if the navel moves away from its normal position after stretching the skin. The creation of the new navel is similar to the realignment of the nipple when performing a breast lift. The sewing is done from the inside so no stitch marks appear on the outside, resulting in a more natural looking navel.

Along with the tummy tuck, the surgeon may also perform liposuction. This will rid the body of the infamous ‘love tires’. If the excess fat is not removed and the tummy tuck is performed, the body would not look streamlined and would have unsightly bulges of fat.

Abdominoplasty is a common procedure that is performed on both genders. Men and women who want to rid their bodies of excess fat and skin that may have been overstretched due to weight gain. This is generally considered a safe procedure, but it is still imperative to consult a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss how the procedure is performed and what you can expect from it.