American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons

or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community

or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty

A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin and restores weakened muscles to create a smoother, firmer abdominal profile.

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Who is a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery?

A tummy tuck is a highly individualized procedure. You should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

In general, you may be a good tummy tuck candidate if:

You are physically healthy and at a stable weight
You have realistic expectations
You are a nonsmoker
You are bothered by the appearance of your abdomen

On The Blog

Understanding the different types of tummy tucks Samir S. Rao, MD
Discovering the right tummy tuck option to achieve a firmer and flatter midsection involves considering various procedures tailored to individual needs. A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, aims to tighten sagging abdominal skin and eliminate excess fat and skin, along with potentially addressing weakened or separated abdominal muscles.
How can a tummy tuck help with separated abdominal muscles? Daisy Brumby
What is diastasis recti? And how can a tummy tuck help? Frank E. Campanile, MD

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Tummy Tuck Surgery with Dr. Lisa Hunsicker
Watch a tummy tuck procedure with insights from ASPS member Dr. Lisa Hunsicker. Discover how the modern abdominoplasty can do more than ever before.

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