Definition
abdominoplasty
noun
- A surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tighten the abdominal muscles.
Usage: medical; also called a tummy tuck
Examples
- After significant weight loss, she decided to have an abdominoplasty to improve her appearance.
- The surgeon explained that abdominoplasty could help restore muscle tone after pregnancy.
- Recovery from abdominoplasty typically takes several weeks.
- Many patients choose abdominoplasty as part of their body contouring plan.
- The cost of abdominoplasty varies depending on the extent of the procedure.