Abdominoplasty: It
is a very good procedure, especially for women
who have had children. Pregnancy usually causes
skin laxity and separation of the abdominal muscle
(diastasis recti). Stretch marks are also common
after pregnancy. An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
can help get rid of the excess, loose skin. Also
at the time of surgery, the abdominal muscle
can be repaired and brought back to their normal
position in the midline. The choice of an abdominoplasty
should be considered carefully. In essence, it
is a trade off between stretch marks and excess
or loose skin, for an incision in the bikini
line.
