Abdominoplasty: What a “Tummy Tuck” Can Accomplish
Melissa Chefec
July 12, 2023
Carrying extra fat and skin around the lower abdomen isn’t a rare phenomenon, but it’s a rare person who isn’t bothered by it. That dissatisfaction is the main reason driving the popularity of a “tummy tuck,” known medically as abdominoplasty, according to Dr. Constance M. Chen, a renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
Tummy tuck surgery is among the top cosmetic surgical procedures performed in the United States, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). And its appeal has only been growing: More than 100,000 abdominoplasties took place in 2020, a 56% increase from the 62,000 done in 2000, according to the ASPS.
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