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Last updated: 11/24/2009
According to the American Academy of Plastic Surgeons, in 2001 there were approximately 58,567 abdominoplasties performed in the United States, relating to 4% of all plastic surgery patients and less than 0.5% of all plastic surgery procedures. Female...
patients accounted for 97% of all abdominoplasties. Most patients were between the ages of 35 and 50 (58%), with patients under 35 accounting for 20% and patients over 50 accounting for 22%. Eighty-two percent of all plastic surgery patients during 2001 were white, 7% were Hispanic, 5% were African American, and 5% were Asian American.
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This video provides a detailed description of different bariatric surgeries used to treat obesity. It describes gastric bypass surgery and lap banding with an overview of the current trends towards a laparoscopic approach. A discussion of patient selection and bariatric surgery cost is also shown.
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery. Portions of the lower abdominal tissues have been removed and the navel repositioned. The remaining skin flaps will be sutured. (Photography by MM Michele Del Guercio. Reproduced by permission.)
In an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, an incision is made in the abdomen (usually from hip bone to hip bone). Excess skin and fat is removed (B). The muscles may be tightened (C). The navel will be placed into the proper position (D), and the major incision closed beneath it. (Illustration by GGS Inc.)
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Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure to reshape and firm the abdomen. It involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. This type of surgery is usually sought by woman (who are not considering having any or more children) and individuals who have abdominal fat deposits which do not respond well to diet and exercise.
From http://www.doctorslounge.com/surgery/procedures/abdominoplasty.htm
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