Tummy Tuck, also referred to as Abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery performed to tighten, firm, and smooth out the abdominal area by removing excess skin and fat and then tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall for a more shapely and flat midsection.

Significant weight change or pregnancy stretches the skin and causes the skin to lose its elasticity and many times creates stretch marks. It can also pull apart the muscles and loosen the abdominal wall creating a pooch or bulging. This can cause many patients to
feel awkward about showing their stomachs or wearing certain types of clothing and often opt for the procedure to improve their abdominal contours and boost their self-esteem.