The every day term for abdominoplasty is the tummy tuck. Abdominoplasty is considered a major surgical procedure because of its duration, that is anywhere from 2 hours to 4 hours. This surgery involves surgically removing excessive fat and skin from the tummy. The areas that will surgically be removed are marked by a skilled cosmetic surgeon, thus, abdominoplasty is considered a precise procedure. Restoration of abdominal muscles that have been weakened and damaged by conditions such as postpartum abdomen and obesity can be done via an abdominoplasty. The surgery will result in a younger-looking abdomen that is flat, smooth, and firm.