Abdominoplasty, or “tummy tuck” is a major surgical procedure that removes unnecessary skin and greasy from the stomach and tightens the abdominal muscles. Many people who are unable to achieve desired results with traditional diet and exercise seek a plastic surgery tummy tuck. The tummy tuck is the ordinal most popular elastic surgery procedure in the US. There are different types of tummy tuck surgeries, and the important difference is how much work is done and how large of an incision is needed. A mini tummy tuck is only performed on the abdominal area below the belly button. A traditional tummy tuck surgery is performed on the whole abdominal area, from the lower rib cage to the top of the pelvis. When considering plastic surgery tummy tuck, it is important to meet with a qualified physician to discuss what options are best for you.

Dear Amy: I had gastric bypass surgery four years ago and lost almost 200 pounds. I now look like everyone else, except I have extra skin that makes me look a little pudgy and in need of a short-term diet. In time, I will have surgery to remove the excess skin.

Many patients who experience massive weight loss after bariatric surgery will need additional surgery to remove excess skin. The most common body contouring procedures are: tummy tuck, lower circumferential body lift, thigh and buttock lift, back roll removal, breast lift, upper arm lift.