Tummy tuck surgery, otherwise known as “abdominoplasty” is a plastic surgery procedure that helps create a firmer, flatter, and a more defined abdomen. A tummy tuck removes all the excess abdominal skin and fat and can reposition the belly button as well. During the abdominoplasty operation, if needed, the plastic surgeon can tighten the underlying muscles and repair any hernias as well during the same procedure.

Abdominoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the UK with a high satisfaction rate. Tummy tucks are usually combined with liposucion to the flanks, upper abdomen, back or thighs. 

When should you consider a tummy tuck procedure? 

• If you are trying to remove stubborn excess skin after weight loss after dieting or after having weight loss surgery.
• If you want to remove excess skin after pregnancy, especially large pregnancies. 
• If you want to tighten your abdominal muscles after large pregnancies and you are having back pain due to weak core muscles.
• If your muscles have been separated as the result of a pregnancy. 

It is important to know that abdominoplasties are not designed to be weight loss procedures and they do not automatically improve strech marks. You must also realise that following an abdmoninoplasty there will be a scar in the lower abdomen, even though it will be concealed under most clothing and underwear. 

Abdominoplasty procedures are suitable for men and for women. The scar design in men is slightly different to women to take into consideration the different hip shapes between both genders.