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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) | Pittsburgh, PA<\/h1>\n
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Although many people crave a flat stomach, the reality is that sometimes, whether due to age, pregnancy, weight loss or weight gain, people have excess stomach fat and skin. Depending on how much excess skin and how old a person is, exercise is not always the only solution to this issue. If your excess stomach skin concerns you and you\u2019re looking to tighten and firm your tummy area, schedule a tummy tuck consultation<\/a> with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey R. Antimarino.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Tummy Tuck?<\/h2>\n

An abdominoplasty, otherwise known as a <\/span>“Tummy Tuck”<\/span><\/a> is a common procedure that tightens the abdominal wall and stomach appearance.\u00a0<\/span>Even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging. The most common causes of this include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Aging<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Heredity<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Prior surgery<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Significant fluctuations in weight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These factors can also lead to increased laxity and possibly separation of the muscles of the abdominal wall causing a \u201cpooch\u201d in the lower abdomen.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For questions concerning Tummy Tuck cost<\/a>, schedule a virtual or in-person consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n