Commonly used terms – tummy-tuck surgery, mummy makeover, muffin top, Abdominal Lipodystrophy.

An abdominoplasty is a procedure to remove and tighten skin on the abdomen. It is usually also combined with procedures to repair or tighten the rectus muscles (the six-pack muscles). Usually this is all done via a low incision, preferably low enough to be covered by bathers or other clothing. In addition, an incision around the bellybutton (umbilicus) is commonly required.

There are several groups of women who seek tummy-tuck surgery;

• women who have had children and subsequently have a degree of loose skin and/or stretched muscles that require tightening.
• patients with excess skin and fat in the low abdomen (sometimes called an apron) that they find unattractive or embarrassing. This apron may also be uncomfortable, causing a rash or excessive sweating, or may make it difficult to find clothing that fits correctly.
• patients with excess skin on the abdomen secondary to a large amount of weight loss.

Any surgery or medical procedure carries risks and individual results may vary. Consider seeking a second opinion from a qualified doctor.