Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgery

Abdominoplasty (panniculectomy, abdominal lipectomy, tummy tuck) is a surgical procedure on the abdomen for removing excessive skin and fat, tightening muscles and eliminating or improving scars of the lower abdomen. Tummy tuck plastic suregery is a frequent procedure in Dr. Parson’s practice.

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Following pregnancy in women and after weight loss in both men and women, the skin of the abdominal wall can become loose and stretched leaving permanent marks. In addition, fat collects in the tissues below the skin and the abdominal wall muscles become relaxed causing the lower abdomen to become more prominent. When large amounts of excessive skin are present, it may cause rashes between the skin folds and may make certain activities such as exercise uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the combination of loose skin, excessive fat and relaxed muscles is usually unresponsive to dieting and exercise. Tummy tuck plastic surgery is designed to correct these problems.

A procedure called liposuction may satisfactorily treat individuals who have a firm abdominal wall but excessive fat below the skin. These patients tend to be younger and may not have had children. Unlike liposuction, which involves very small incisions to remove fatty tissue only, tummy tuck plastic surgery requires a lengthy scar to remove excess skin. The scar is placed very low on the abdomen, generally in the pubic region, and is hidden by most contemporary underwear and bathing suits.

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