Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is designed to firm and smooth the abdomen and may also tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.. The result is a flatter, tighter abdominal profile.

Is abdominoplasty right for me?
Abdominoplasty is best suited to women and men who are in relatively good shape, but have loose abdominal skin and/or a significant amount of abdominal fat that will not respond to dieting or exercise. You may be a good candidate for abdominoplasty if you have one or more of the following conditions:

  • Excess or loose, sagging abdominal skin.

  • An abdomen that protrudes and is out of proportion to the rest of the body.

  • Abdominal muscles that have been weakened by pregnancy or aging.

  • Excess fat that is concentrated beneath the abdominal skin.
If you plan to become pregnant or to lose a significant amount of weight, you should discuss these plans with your surgeon. Scars from the previous abdominal surgeries may limit the results of an abdominoplasty. However, in some cases, an existing scar can be used for a new incision, as is often the case for women with Cesarean section scars.

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Generally, a horizontal incision is placed within or just above the pubic area.
After a few months, your incision will begin to fade and you will see a truer picture of the final result of the surgery.