Tummy tuck

Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck)

When might you have a tummy tuck? You might decide to have a tummy tuck if you want to: remove sagging fat and skin from your tummy repair any separated muscles in the abdomen The operation is usually done for cosmetic reasons. The aim is to improve the appearance of a flabby or bulging belly. Causes of a flabby or bulging belly may include: being above a healthy weight ageing pregnancy rapid weight loss Abdominoplasty can also be done as a reconstructive operation to: correct abnormalities after a disease or surgery, such as removal of large pelvic tumours fix structural