Consumer Guide to Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Is a tummy tuck in your future? The articles in this Consumer Guide provide information about this ever-popular, tried-and-true cosmetic surgery. You'll learn all you need to know about abdominoplasty, as well as alternative and related procedures, recovery after surgery, and more. This information equips you to choose the best options for a successful treatment plan.

What You Need to Know about Tummy Tuck

Tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure that tightens abdominal muscles and gets rid of excess skin and fat.
Get the details on tummy tuck procedures.

Are You a Good Candidate for Tummy Tuck?

Men and women alike can enjoy the benefits of a tummy tuck. But certain conditions constitute ideal candidates, good candidates, and patients who should seek alternative treatments.
Find out if you're a good candidate for a tummy tuck.

Panniculectomy

Panniculectomy is a procedure to remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region that generally reaches below the belly button, extending around to the back. This surgery does not tighten muscle, as in abdominoplasty, but may be performed after abdominoplasty.
Learn more about panniculectomy.

Abdominal Etching

If you already have good abs, but they are hiding behind persistent excess fat and skin, then you may want to sculpt the area to bring out your hidden six-pack.
Learn more about sculpting your abs with abdominal etching.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Cost

Costs vary depending upon the surgeon, your region, the type and extent of your procedure, and other factors. This article looks at the average costs and the factors to consider when planning for tummy tuck surgery.
Is the cost of tummy tuck surgery feasible for me?

[page updated May 2008]