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Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure to reshape and firm the abdomen. Abdominoplasty involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscle of the abdominal wall.

This type of surgery is usually sought by women (who are not considering having any more children) and individuals who have abdominal fat deposits which do not respond well to diet and exercise. It is also used after massive weight loss to remove the resulting 'apron' of fat and skin hanging in front of the patient.

There are two broad varieties of abdominoplasty: complete (requires from about two to five hours) and partial (requires from about one to two hours).

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Plastic Surgery for your Six-pack
27-Nov-2007

Do you want washboard abs? Or, would you like to look like those Baywatch guys, all brawn and six pack? You could join a gym and sweat it out or ma

Tummy Tucks - The Endoscopic Way
15-Aug-2007

Endoscopic tummy tucks or abdinoplasty is for patients who have weakened muscles of the lower abdomen, but still have relatively tight abdominal sk

The New Theory about Tummy Tucks
02-Aug-2007

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) announced today that withholding oral intake of food in patients after abdominoplasty ("

Stomach Stapling
23-Jul-2007

Stomach stapling, also known as gastroplasty, is the prototypical restrictive procedure. In this procedure, a portion of the stomach is isolated by ap

Duodenal Switch (DS)
22-Jul-2007

The duodenal switch (DS) is a modification of the BPD designed to prevent ulcers, increase the amount of gastric restriction, minimize the incidenc

Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD)
20-Jul-2007

Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) induces a state of malabsorption in the body. While RYGBP bypasses the stomach and first part of the intestines, BP

What happens Before and After a Tummy Tuck
07-Apr-2007

If you're thinking of having a tummy tuck, then this is what you should know about the procedure.

Recovering from a Tummy Tuck
05-Apr-2007

You’ve just had a tummy tuck and wondering what you should know about the healing process. Here are some tips to help you heal better.

Before and After Photographs of Abdinoplasty
02-Apr-2007

Are you planning to have abdinoplasty? Abdinoplasty or tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure to remove fat and excess skin and you need to think

Body Contouring Plastic Surgery
26-Feb-2007

A growing number of people are having post-bariatric body contouring plastic surgery.

Endoscopic Tummy Tucks
22-Jan-2007

Endoscopic tummy tucks or abdinoplasty is for patients who have weakened muscles of the lower abdomen, but still have relatively tight abdominal skin.

Mini Tummy Tuck
20-Dec-2006

A mini-tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin from around the waist and leaves a flatter abdomen.

Hard Facts – Belly Button Surgery
17-Dec-2006

Umbilicoplasty or belly button surgery may be what you are looking for to change the shape or position of your belly button.

After the Abdominoplasty Operation
29-Nov-2006

For the first few days, your abdomen will probably be swollen and you're likely to feel some pain and discomfort which can be controlled by medication

The Tummy Tuck Operation
29-Jan-2006

Complete abdominoplasty usually takes two to five hours, depending on the extent of work required. Partial abdominoplasty may take an hour or two.

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