The abdominoplasty or abdominal lipectomy is a procedure in which the sagging skin from the abdominal area is surgically removed to get rid of bulging abdomen or apron.

This procedure is design for people in which weight changes have stretched the skin in a way that it cannot retract.
Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a "tummy tuck," removes excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. But bear in mind, it does produce a permanent scar, which, depending on the extent of the original problem and the surgery required to correct it, can extend from hip to hip.
After your surgery you will stay one night or more for observation before you can be released into the hotel.  After surgery you will have a compression garment provided by your surgeon that you must wear from 4 to 8 weeks depending on the case to help heal all tissues in the proper location.
You will be prescribed antibiotics to prevent an infection and pain medication that you should take during the first days after surgery.

• Procedure: Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall.
• Length: 2 to 5 hours.
• Anesthesia: General, or local with sedation.
• In/Outpatient: Either depending on individual circumstances and extent of surgery.
• Side Effects: Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months.
• Risks: Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin flap. Poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss. Need for a second operation.