The appearance of the
abdominal section of the body can be refined and contoured using
surgical procedures.
Surgery of
the Abdomen
(Abdominoplasty
or "Tummy Tuck")
Generally referred to as a
"tummy
tuck", abdominoplasty
removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen. The procedure also
helps to flatten the abdomen by tightening t
he surrounding
muscles. Women, with stretched abdominal areas due to previous
pregnancies, can benefit considerably from abdominoplasty,
although they should have completed their childbearing. Older
individuals whose skin has lost some of its elasticity and are slightly
obese can experience an improvement in their abdominal area.
If you are in generally good physical shape but are concerned about
abdominal fat deposits or loose skin that does not respond to diet and
exercise, the procedure can potentially reduce or even eliminate a
protruding abdomen. Abdominoplasty
can produce a permanent scar which can possibly extend to both sides of
your hips, although the scar will likely be located below the bikini or
bathing suit line.
For additional information on abdominoplasty
visit:
www.plasticsurgery.org/surgery/abdosurg.htm
Surgical Procedures
Liposuction
(Lipoplasy /
Suction Lipectomy)
Now among the most popular
cosmetic surgery procedures, liposuction (also known as "lipoplasty"
or "suction lipectomy") sculpts the body by removing undesirable
fat from areas around the thighs, knees, buttocks, waist, hips, abdomen,
chin, cheeks, neck and upper arms. Ultrasound-assisted liposuction
(UAL), tumescent technique and the super-wet technique are among the
various techniques used to provide precise results.
Liposuction is
not a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise, but the procedure can eliminate
areas of fat that are unresponsive to typical weight-loss methods.
For additional information on liposuction visit:
www.plasticsurgery.org/surgery/lipo.htm
Surgical Procedures
