Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall. A tummy tuck is suitable for both men and women who are in good general health overall. Women who have muscles and skin stretched by multiple pregnancies may find the procedure useful to tighten those muscles and reduce that skin. A tummy tuck is also an alternative for men or women who were obese at one point in their lives, and still have excessive fat deposits or loose skin in the abdominal area. A tummy tuck takes about 2-5 hours to perform and the recovery can be 3-5 weeks. Average fees for a tummy tuck vary significantly, from $3,000 to $9,000. This information on tummy tuck is for your information only and is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your primary health care provider.