ABDOMINOPLASTY

Abdominoplasty is a tummy lift. In a given abdomen, three elements are involved: the muscle wall, subcutaneous fat, and the skin.

A weakened muscle wall (diastasis recti, hernia) may benefit from reconstructive surgery techniques.

Localized areas of excess fat may benefit from liposuction.
An overly lax skin envelope may require a lift.

A mini abdominoplasty treats the area below the navel and involves a horizontal arc-shaped scar above the pubis. A “true” abdominoplasty treats the entire abdomen and requires a long arc-shaped scar above the pubis + a periumbilical scar.