What is a Tummy Tuck?

Skin and muscles along the abdomen can loosen after you have experienced significant weight loss and/or a pregnancy. A tummy tuck, technically known as an abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal area as well as tightens muscles that have become lax. The surgery can also help to strengthen abdominal muscles and improve core flexibility. An abdominoplasty typically takes 2–2.5 hours and is performed under general anaesthesia, meaning the patient is asleep. Patients go home the same day as surgery while length of recovery and a return to work can range from 1–4 weeks, depending on the patient. Final results from a tummy tuck surgery are usually seen by the six-month mark.

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