Abdominoplasty is the medical term for tummy tuck and it is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures. It is most commonly used to remove unsightly fat or excess skin from around the abdomen. Many times unsightly fat refers to love handles that some people can't get rid of though they have tried, with a change of diet and exercise.
Abdominoplasty procedure removes unwanted fat that may have been caused by pregnancy, obesity, or even rapid weight loss. Usually when any of these situations happen, an individual may have saggy or drooping skin and they may need to either get it tucked or removed all together. During the procedure, an incision is made from hipbone to hipbone and down from the belly button. After making these incisions, the surgeon will remove excess fat, adjust the underlying muscle, and remove excess skin and tissue.
Some people opt for a full abdominoplasty which actually removes the excess skin and can be used to tighten stomach muscles that have lost their strength. Plastic surgeons can also change the position of the belly button when necessary following a tummy tuck. This is also a surgery that both men and women are getting.
Although a full abdominoplasty is a major surgery, most people only need a mini-abdominoplasty or a partial one. Most of the alternatives to a full tummy tuck can be done as an outpatient. Many bariatric surgery patients elect to have this surgery after they lose their weight.
Timing is everything with this type of surgery so experts say that you should always consult with a plastic surgeon about your circumstances and why you want the surgery. This will help you determine whether it is something to do now or later. This is especially true for women who want to have children or bariatric surgery patients.
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