Frequent changes in weight, the aging process and pregnancy in woman can weaken stomach muscles and cause loose skin and stretch marks.  Even with exercise and dieting a flat, well-toned abdomen cannot be achieved.

For those men and women an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is recommended to recontour the abdomen by removing loose skin, stretch marks and repairing abdominal muscles.  This surgery restores the abdomen to a more normal flat contour that is better proportioned to the body, type and weight of the patient.

Some patients with a moderate amount of loose skin may prefer to the have the new Smartlipo ™ laser body sculpting procedure that removes fat and tightens skin instead of a “mini-tummy-tuck”.  For patients with a significant amount of loose skin, fat and stretch marks, a full tummy tuck is required to achieve the best results possible.

The procedure,

During surgery, excess skin and fat are removed from the middle and lower sections of the abdomen and abdominal muscles are tightened. Any stretch marks in this area are also eliminated with skin removal. Typically hidden in the underwear or bikini area, the incision extends from hip to hip and is located just above the public area. An additional incision is located around the belly button. The Smartlipo ™ laser procedure is also performed to smooth and
tighten skin as well as remove additional fat from the abdomen and love handle areas, providing better shape and symmetry. Patients achieve a flat, smooth, well-toned, defined abdomen restoring their appearance and improving self-confidence.