Department of Surgery

Abdominoplasty is the technical name for a “tummy tuck,” surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal area and tightens the abdominal wall muscles. Partial abdominoplasties concentrate on the area below the navel; complete abdominoplasties are more extensive.

What Abdominoplasty Can (and Cannot) Do

Abdominoplasty can reshape an abdomen that resists traditional weight-loss methods. But no form of surgery should be a substitute for proper diet and exercise.

As with other forms of cosmetic plastic surgery, you need to have a clear and realistic idea of why you want the surgery and what you hope to look like after it. You should discuss your expectations with the surgeon.

Improving your appearance can’t solve all of the difficulties you may face in life, but it may increase your self-confidence to help you deal with them.