Abdominal Wall Surgery
Alternate Names : Abdominoplasty, Cosmetic Surgery of the Abdomen, Tummy Tuck
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Indications
Abdominoplasty is used to treat extremely loose and flabby abdominal skin and muscle, usually following massive weight gain and loss. Abdominoplasty can be helpful when:
- Diet and exercise have not corrected severe muscle weakness (which may occur after multiple pregnancies), or
- The skin and muscle cannot regain its normal tone (which can occur with massive obesity in young people and slight obesity in older people)
Abdominoplasty is not used as a substitute for weight reduction.
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