Tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen.  The procedure also flattens the abdomen by tightening the surrounding muscles and fascia. Women with stretched abdominal areas due to previous pregnancies can benefit from abdominoplasty.  If you are concerned about abdominal fat deposits or loose skin that does not respond to diet and exercised, the procedure can reduce the protruding abdomen.  Abdominoplasty can produce a scar which extends to both sides of our hips, although the scar will likely be located below the binkini or bathing suit line.