Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure that aims to remove excess fat and skin from the lower abdomen and contour the waistline. Abdominoplasties can be purely cosmetic or they may have a functional element, such as repairing separation of the rectus (‘six-pack’) muscles or removing functionally debilitating skin after weight loss. Liposuction is often used concurrently to improve the result.

 
After pregnancy, there can be a separation of the rectus muscles in the midline called rectus divarication. This is often associated with reduced core strength and pelvic floor dysfunction (manifesting with issues such as bladder dysfunction). If present, rectus divarification can be repaired at the time of abdominoplasty.