Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin and, in most cases, restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer.

A flat and well-toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through exercise and weight control. Sometimes these methods cannot achieve our goals.

Even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging.

The most common causes of this include:

• 1. Aging
• 2. Heredity
• 3. Pregnancy
• 4. Prior Surgery
• 5. Significant Fluctuations in Weight

The operation is often called a “tummy tuck” and aims to give a taut, trim abdomen. It is performed under a general anesthetic and usually as an inpatient in hospital. The exact procedure is modified to suit your exact requirements. Some people only have an excess of skin and fat in the lower abdomen and therefore don’t require the muscle tightening needed in those with abdominal muscle laxity. This is sometimes called a mini-abdominoplasty and results in a shorter scar and a quicker recovery.