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By Chana Stiefel
During abdominoplasty surgeons remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and tighten abdominal muscles. The procedure can dramatically flatten a protruding tummy.
Right for you? The best candidates for a tummy tuck are individuals who are in relatively good shape, but are troubled by excess fat, loose skin, or protruding muscles that will not respond to diet or exercise.