The abdominal "tummy tuck" (abdominoplasty) is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin, tighten the muscles and eliminate or improve the appearance of scars on the abdomen.

Has pregnancy caused your abdominal skin and muscles to get flabby? Do you feel as if your tummy is hanging down to your toes? Has yo-yo excessive weight loss followed by weight gain followed by weight loss left a layer of loose extra skin and stretched out, thin muscles.

It is important to understand right away that a tummy tuck is NOT a weight loss procedure or a substitute for a healthy diet or sensible exercise. Although the procedure removes some fat, it is not an obesity cure. You should be at normal or near-normal weight before undergoing this procedure.

Dr. Brown and his team will go over the details of this procedure extensively, to determine the timing and appropriateness of your desired outcome. Recovery for back to work takes 2 to 4 weeks with more strenuous activity taking 4 to 6 weeks.