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abdominoplasty
thumb|right|Reconstruction of the navel|umbilicus (belly button) following an abdominoplasty surgery. The original umbilicus is sutured into a new hole created by the surgeon.
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14 sectionsContents
- History
- Types of abdominoplasty surgery
- Complete abdominoplasty
- Partial abdominoplasty
- Extended abdominoplasty
- High lateral tension tummy tuck
- Floating abdominoplasty or FAB technique
- Circumferential abdominoplasty
- Combination procedures
- Risks
- Related procedures
- Image gallery
- See also
- References
thumb|right|Reconstruction of the navel|umbilicus (belly button) following an abdominoplasty surgery. The original umbilicus is sutured into a new hole created by the surgeon.
Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen thinner and 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, that develop after pregnancy or major weight loss.