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| Cosmetic Surgery - Abdominoplasty |
 Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a procedure designed to remove excess skin and fatty tissue from the abdomen. It tightens the underlying tissue surrounding the abdominal muscles as well. Many people are left with excess abdominal tissue after childbirth or significant weight loss. Often this remains despite exercise.
Through an incision along the lower abdomen ( like a C-section incision), the skin and fat are separated from the underlying muscles. The muscles are stitched together tightening the abdominal wall. Excess fat and skin are then removed. Surgery takes 2-3 hours and generally requires an overnight hospital stay. Recovery time varies from patient to patient, but most patients are able to return to work in 1-2 weeks, provided that their activity is not too strenuous. This procedure may be covered by insurance. I have also done this in combination with repair of abdominal hernias by general surgeons. This procedure should not be done in patients contemplating pregnancy in the future.
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