Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is the surgical reshaping and toning of the abdomen.
- Helpful after child bearing to flatten the abdomen, remove excess skin and fat, and retighten the abdominal muscle layer which has been stretched with pregnancy
- The only effective treatment for reshaping the abdomen after massive weight loss (e.g. gastric bypass)
- Currently the only treatment to completely remove lower abdominal stretch marks
- Scars are usually favorable and hidden in the bikini line and around the umbilicus (belly button)
- Outpatient procedure
- Expect one week out of work
- Expect 6-8 weeks to full recovery
