A tummy tuck is a well known body contouring procedure in plastic surgery but it is far from just a simple tuck. In most cases a wide excision of loose skin and fat is done often encompassing up to one-third of the surface area of the abdominal wall. This is often combined with liposuction along the sides into the back to create a better waistline defining effect. This more extensive procedure is understated by the use of the word ‘tuck’ and is better described as an abdominoplasty or abdominal reshaping procedure. While the procedure will forever be known as the tummy tuck, today’s abdominoplasty procedures are a far cry from just a simple nip and tuck.
Dr. Barry Eppley
Indianapolis, Indiana