Age, childbearing, and changes in weight can trigger sagging muscles, loose extra skin and deposits of fat. The result is an abdomen that is flabby rather than toned. Fortunately, a tummy tuck can offer a viable solution for those who want a flat, youthful, firm abdomen. Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck tightens the abdominal muscles and removes extra skin and fat from the stomach area, creating a narrower waist and a flatter, firmer belly. It is an option more and more people are turning to. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, roughly 60,000 of these surgeries were performed in 2000. In 2015, the number of tummy tucks performed had doubled to almost 130,000. Tummy tucks are highly individualized procedures that are carefully designed to create the best possible long-lasting results.
