Who is a candidate for Tummy Tuck Surgery?
“Excess” abdominal fat can be treated several ways. The deciding factor is the amount and condition of the excess skin and the condition of the abdominal muscles. For less than two inches of skin, liposuction is generally all that is necessary. A standard abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” is intended for people of relatively normal weight that are suffering from moderate “belly overhang.” Belly overhang can be the result of pregnancy, weight fluctuation or genetic predisposition. It is not the answer for a huge overhang of skin. Those who have lost significant weight may be candidates for a tummy tuck procedure to remove large amounts of skin and fat and potentially repair a condition called diastasis recti, or separation of the abdominal muscles. Your preoperative consultation and exam will determine the right procedure for you. Those desiring a narrower waist and tighter abdomen are good candidates providing they are not smokers or have poor circulation. How is Tummy Tuck Surgery done?
