• Excess or sagging abdominal skin
• An abdomen that protrudes and is out of proportion to the rest of your body
• Abdominal muscles that have been separated and weakened
• Excess fatty tissue that is concentrated in your abdomen
• Scarring from previous abdominal surgery may limit the results of your abdominoplasty.
• If you are an adult in overall good health and close to your medically determined weight, you should consider the different types of tummy tuck procedures available. Tummy tuck surgery helps by removing the stubborn excess skin around the abdominal area that cannot be shed through regular exercise. Having the tummy tuck procedure performed dramatically reduces a protruding abdomen—with dramatic effects. Tummy tuck surgery will solve the loose skin problem on your belly.

Tummy Tuck is a surgical procedure which is also known as abdominoplasty. It is a procedure where excess skin is removed from the abdomen. The tummy tuck procedure helps tighten the skin and return it to a flatter, smoother, youthful look that will not only make you look good, but it will also make you feel good about yourself and your newly tummy tucked appearance. Your Cosmetic or plastic surgeon may examine your abdomen while you are standing as well as lying down. Your skin tone and the degree of loose skin in the abdominal region will be assessed. Your surgeon also will evaluate the amount of excess fat in your tummy and the condition of your abdominal muscles.
You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. This will include information about any medical conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments you have received, pregnancies, previous surgeries and medications that you currently take. It is important for you to provide complete information.
Tummy tuck surgery, as an aesthetic (cosmetic) procedure, generally is not covered by insurance. In some instances, however, a patient may have a hernia and not just a spreading of the abdominal muscles. Insurance reimbursement may be available for that portion of the procedure that is not cosmetic.