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What is a Tummy Tuck?
An abdomen that is fuller or that protrudes more than one desires can be the result of too much fat, loose or stretched out abdominal muscles from pregnancy, or excessive skin from weight loss or combinations of any or all of the above. This condition is quite common and does not respond well to diet or exercise as these efforts will not eliminate redundant skin, loose muscles, or abnormal fat accumulations. Only surgical excisions of these tissues (abdominoplasty) can give the result that one desires.
Abdominoplasty surgery is designed to improve the contour of the abdomen by removing skin and fat and tightening the midline (rectus) muscles. It is not a substitute for weight loss and is not usually performed on very obese individuals. The ideal candidate for abdominoplasty has maximized their weight loss, begun some type of exercise program, and quit smoking before surgery.
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