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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
What are the issues?

Men and women may develop excess skin and fat around the lower abdomen for several reasons. Sometimes, weight gain or subsequent weight loss can be the cause. On the other hand, some of us are genetically predisposed to developing excess fat deposits in this area. As we age, skin loses its natural elasticity, so that even weight loss fails to deal with the excess stretched skin. Similarly, following pregnancy, the abdominal wall can become stretched and loose, with the ‘six pack’ (rectus) muscles separating and stretch marks (striae) developing on the skin.

The abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) procedure removes this excess skin and fat between the pubic area and the belly button. It can also remove or improve lower abdominal scars following previous abdominal surgery.

 

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