Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medanta, The Medicity
A flabby abdomen is caused not only by the accumulation of fat, but also by the poor elasticity of the skin, excess skin, and the stretching of connective tissue (abdominal fascia) and abdominal muscles that extends from the ribs to the pubic bone.
Your abdomen is more likely to protrude after your abdominal fascia has been stretched during pregnancy or after significant changes in your weight. A tummy tuck can remove loose, excess skin and fat, and tighten weak fascia. A tummy tuck can also remove stretch marks and excess skin in the lower abdomen below the bellybutton. However, a tummy tuck won't correct stretch marks outside of this area.
A tummy tuck can also be done in combination with other body contouring cosmetic procedures, such as breast surgery.
Like any other type of major surgery, a tummy tuck poses a risk of bleeding, infection and an adverse reaction to anesthesia.