What is a tummy tuck and what is it for?
A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, as it is more formally known, is an operation meant to rejuvenate the abdominal area by a combination of tightening the muscles that may well be stretched out (usually in the case of women through child bearing), and removing the loose excess skin of the abdomen as well. In the operation, an incision is made in the bikini line. The skin and fat of the abdomen is lifted all the way up to the ribs, the belly button is left in place and then the muscles are tightened and the skin and fatty tissue are pulled tightly. The excess skin is removed, and the wound is stitched back up.
