So you are considering a tummy tuck?  here is what a tummy tuck can do to change your physique:

Can I simply Diet and excercise my way to this change?

Sometimes simply dieting and exercising are not enough to take care of waistline problems.   This is because the muscle, skin, and fat are STRETCHED, especially by prior pregnancies or massive weight loss.   In such cases, a patient may wish to consider a tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty).  A tummy tuck is the surgical removal of excess skin or fatty deposits from the abdomen, along with the repositioning of abdomen muscles into a tighter formation. 

Reasons for Considering an Abdominoplasty:

• Inability of dieting and exercise to improve the abdomen area.
• Excessive accumulation of skin following weight loss.
• Loss of skin elasticity or diastases (loose abdomen muscles) due to pregnancy.
• The removal of unsightly skin and fat deposits as well as the proper alignment of the abdomen muscles to produce a more flattering look.

General Procedure

Abdominoplasty surgery takes approximately three hours.  It requires general anesthesia.  Click here for a pictorial description of the steps [coming soon]

Recovery Process

Additional Information on Tummy Tuck Surgery:

Tummy Tuck Scars:  click here for page

Complications of a tummy tuck can include:   seroma