Surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat and tightening of the ABDOMINAL WALL. Abdominoplasty may include LIPECTOMY of INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT, tightening of the ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, and re-creation of the UMBILICUS.

Surgical removal of an overhanging apron of skin and subcutaneous fat in the lower abdominal area of morbidly obese or formerly obese patient.

Synonyms: Abdominoplasties, Panniculectomy, Panniculectomies, Abdominoplasty