Tummy tuck - abdominoplasty

Tummy tuck, abdominoplasty procedure offers a more youthful, athletic abdomen. A vertically oriented navel is youthful. A horizontal navel, frequently seen after pregnancy is not youthful. The mini tummy tuck with umbilical "float" will produce a vertically oriented navel. Also, an athletic and youthful abdomen will often times have a vertical groove extending upward from the navel. Utilizing liposuction, a technique entitled Abdominal Etching, can create this groove. Finally, the mons pubis is elevated to a more youthful position. The operation is designed to provide a smooth, flat, graceful, athletic contour to the abdomen. The small additions such as a groove in the upper midline, a vertically oriented navel and an elevated mons pubis all speak of a youthful, taut abdomen.

With the introduction of liposuction techniques as an adjunctive procedure, the mini tummy-tuck has become the procedure of choice for rejuvenation of the abdomen.

For more information on the above procedure and other plastic surgery procedures in New York City, please go to tummy tuck abdominoplasty.