Abdominoplasty or `tummy tuck` is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen more firm. The surgery involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall. This type of surgery is usually sought by patients with loose or sagging tissues after pregna..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdominoplasty
Synonym for abdominal panniculectomy ... <procedure, surgery> A procedure to remove fatty tissue and excess skin from the lower to middle portions of the abdomen. ... This procedure is indicated in some individual's who have lost considerable weight resulting in loose hanging folds of skin in the abdominal area. Recovery is in 2-4 days. ... (... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(tummy tuck) What is abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)? Abdominoplasty is an operation to tighten the tummy muscles to produce a tighter, flatter stomach. It can help people who have been left with folds of skin after losing a lot of weight. During abdominoplasty, very stretched or torn muscles are pulled together and stitched i... Found on http://www.spirehealthcare.com/Our-Treatments/Body-Map-and-A-Z/A-Z-Treatmen
abdominoplasty An operation ['belly tuck'] performed on the abdominal wall for esthetic purposes and self esteem; an operation performed on the abdominal wall for esthetic purposes. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1688/
Also referred to as Tummy Tuck, Abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure which tightens the abdominal skin, smoothening out wrinkles . Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22233