Vgplasticsurgery : What exactly is Tummy Tuck?

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a surgical procedure that is used to remove excess skin and fat from the abdominal area. The abdomen is a natural area for excess skin, fat and stretched muscles.

A flat abdomen or abs is a dream that is now within reach. Ask any Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon and he will say that in Los Angeles Tummy Tuck is one of the popular procedures.

Nowadays in Los Angeles Liposuction is also another common procedure that is used often in conjunction with tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty). In Plastic Surgery Los Angeles circles these two procedures have gained prominence especially coinciding with the rise of gastric bypass surgery patients.

Who benefits from Tummy Tuck?

Per Glendale Plastic Surgeon Dr. Vladimir, there are four main groups of potential tummy tuck patients.

Ø Patients with stretched abdominal skin and excess fat. Many of these patients state that they tried exercising and dieting with no improvement in the appearance of the abdomen.

Ø Patients who after losing weight have a significant amount of loose skin that does not shrink.

Ø Women after pregnancy with excess fat in the abdominal area and stretched / protruding abdomen which does not improve with exercises.

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