If there’s one area of the body most of us can agree is a trouble spot, it’s our midsection. Some aesthetic tummy issues can be addressed with a balanced diet and regular exercise, but not all. Problems with excess skin and stubborn fat deposits resulting from weight loss, pregnancy, and the inevitable effects of gravity generally require a surgical solution. Plastic surgeons at the East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery Center offer New Jersey patients a range of body contouring options, including tummy tuck surgery, also known as an abdominoplasty. If you’re interested in learning about how a tummy tuck procedure can bring you closer to your ideal image, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with an advanced cosmetic surgeon at one of our ECAPS Centers of New Jersey locations in Hoboken, Livingston, Ridgewood, or Livingston.
What is a Tummy Tuck?
Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess and/or sagging fat and skin to enhance the overall shape and tone of your abdomen or midsection. Certain cases may also require the tightening of abdominal muscles. Anyone who wishes to achieve a flat, smooth stomach with improved contour and shape may be a good candidate for an abdominoplasty procedure. A tummy tuck is a popular procedure for women who have recently given birth or lost a substantial amount of weight. Surgery becomes the best option when the reshaping of problem areas cannot be corrected with a simple diet and exercise.
Tummy tucks come in various forms, tailored to a patient’s specific needs. The most common types include the mini tummy tuck, which targets minor skin laxity below the belly button; the full tummy tuck, which tightens both the upper and lower abdomen with muscle repair; and the extended tummy tuck, which addresses excess skin that extends to the sides. Your surgeon will recommend the technique best suited to your anatomy and concerns, and then develop a surgical plan tailored to that method.