A flat and well-toned abdomen is something many people strive for through exercise and diet. Unfortunately, those methods are not always effective.
With weight gain of any type comes the possibility that a person will develop a protruding abdomen, a result of weak abdominal muscles and excess abdominal skin. The tummy tuck or abdominoplasty procedure corrects this problem by removing excess skin and fat, tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall, and rectifying the umbilicus (navel or belly button).
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Even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging. The most common causes of this include:
- Pregnancy
- Aging
- Significant fluctuations in weight
- Heredity
- Prior surgery
Tummy tucks are not a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise program. Also, tummy tuck operations cannot correct stretch marks, although these may be removed or somewhat improved if they are located on the areas of excess skin that will be excised, generally the treated areas below the belly button.
Dr. Munish Batra and Dr. Alfonso Camberos have many years’ experience performing tummy tuck in San Diego / Del Mar, and they are renowned throughout Southern California for their expertise in creating flat, slim abdominal contours.
Frequently, excess abdominal tissue is a result of the substantial weight gain and weight loss experienced during pregnancy. In this case, Drs. Camberos and Batra might perform tummy tuck in conjunction with breast augmentation or breast lift. This procedure combination is known as a “mommy makeover.” Please read on to learn more about mommy makeover and the treatment approach of the talented San Diego tummy tuck experts, Drs. Camberos and Batra.
