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Tummy Tuck

Tummy tuck procedures are designed to return the abdomen muscles to a tight position, after they've been sagging and excess skin has accumulated with fatty tissue. Stretched beyond the capacity to return to normal, these tissues will also fail to respond to exercise or diet programs.

Not only will the abdomen be firmer and flatter with abdominoplasty, but the waist will be smaller as well. The amount of improvement depends upon the extent of surgery and the patient's skin tone, body build, and healing process. Most people are happy with the results, and report a better body image after the surgery.

There are several different tummy tuck techniques. The most common procedure is performed under general anesthesia. An incision is made across the lower abdomen, just above the pubic area. Another incision is made around the belly button to free the surrounding skin, and the all of the skin is separated from the abdominal wall. Then the surgeon pulls the loose muscles from the left and the right sides and sutures them together. This tightens the muscles to create a stronger abdominal wall and a smaller waist. Excess skin is removed, and a new opening is made for the belly button at the right position.

If your only problem area is below the belly button, you may benefit from a less complex procedure called a partial abdominoplasty, which can often be performed on an outpatient basis, under local anesthetic, such as that used by dentists.

As long as you keep your weight relatively constant, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and follow your surgeon's instructions about how to resume physical activity, the long-term results from this procedure are generally excellent.

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	Articles:
	Tummy Tuck: Flattening the abdomen and tightening the waist

	Facts:
	In 1990, there were almost 7,000 abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) procedures done. In 1999, the number was up to 87,000.