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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Procedure
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Figure 1. An incision just above the pubic area is used to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen. |
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Figure 2. Skin is separated from the abdominal wall all the way up to the ribs. |
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Figure 3. The surgeon draws underlying muscle and tissue together and stitches them, thereby narrowing the waistline and strengthening the abdominal wall. |
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Figure 4. Abdominal skin is drawn down and excess is removed. With complete abdominoplasty, a new opening is cut for the navel. Both incisions are stitched closed. |
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Figure 5. After surgery, the patient has a flatter, trimmer abdomen. Scars are permanent, but will fade with time. |
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