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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) is a surgical procedure used to tighten the abdominal wall muscles and removing excess fat and skin from the abdominal region. This procedure is common in men and women. Women often have the procedure after multiple pregnancies to improve their abdominal appearance. Patients should be near or at their ideal body weight.

Procedure:
* The surgeon will make an incision along the pubic area and around the navel. The abdominal muscles are tightened with sutures. Excess skin is removed after the abdominal skin is drawn downward. This procedure usually takes 2-5 hours and is performed in an operating room with an overnight stay.

Side Effects:
* Swelling, bruising, soreness, weakness for several weeks or months.

Recovery:
* Back to work 2-4 weeks.
* More strenuous activity 4-6 weeks.
* Scar fading 3 months to 2 years.
* Drains are in place for 3-10 days.
* Patient must wear a post-operative garment for 4 weeks.
* Patients must not stand up straight for 1-2 weeks.

Fees:
* $7000 and up. Price based on O.R. time used.

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