A flat and well-toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through exercise and weight control. Sometimes these methods don’t work.

Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin and, in most cases, restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer. Even people with normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging.

Patient who have had a tummy tuck experience a flat abdomen, smooth skin and increased confidence. Results are permanent unless you gain a significant amount of weight or become pregnant. A tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise program.