The appearance of the abdominal
section of the body can be refined and contoured using surgical
procedures.
Surgery
of the Abdomen
(Abdominoplasty, Panniculectomy or "Tummy Tuck")
Generally referred to as a
"tummy tuck", Abdominoplasty removes excess fat
and skin from the abdomen. The procedure also helps
to flatten the abdomen by tightening the surrounding muscles. Women
with stretched abdominal areas due to previous pregnancies
or massive weight loss can benefit considerably from abdominoplasty,
although they should have completed their childbearing. Older
individuals whose skin has lost some of its elasticity and
are slightly obese can experience an improvement in their
abdominal area.
If you are in generally good physical shape
but are concerned about abdominal fat deposits or loose skin
that does not respond to diet and exercise, this procedure
can potentially reduce or even eliminate a protruding abdomen. Abdominoplasty
can produce a permanent scar which can possibly extend to both
sides of your hips, although most often the scar will be located
below the bikini or bathing suit line.
Liposuction
(Lipoplasy / Suction Lipectomy)
Among the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures is liposuction
(also known as "lipoplasty"
or "suction lipectomy"). This procedure does so by
sculpting the body by removing undesirable fat from various areas,
such as around the thighs, knees, buttocks, waist, hips, abdomen,
chin, cheeks, neck and upper arms. Ultrasound-assisted
liposuction (UAL), tumescent technique and the super-wet technique
are among the various techniques used to provide precise results.
*Liposuction is not a substitute for a healthy
diet and exercise, but the procedure can eliminate areas
of fat that are unresponsive to typical weight-loss methods. |
