What is Abdominoplasty?

After a pregnancy or after losing a lot of weight, many people undergo abdominoplasty. Another common name for abdominoplasty is a tummy tuck. Abdominoplasty is designed to tighten the abdominal muscles and is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed. Often times after pregnancy or major weight loss, sagging skin is left in a abdominal area. To reduce the sagging skin, people undergo abdominoplasty. Three different types of abdominoplasty exist: partial, complete, and extended. The length of time abdominoplasty takes to complete depends on the extent of the surgery. For many undergoing abdominoplasty is a way to boost self confidence.

29 June 2008 | Health