--- title: "Tummy Tuck Surgery: A Guide To Abdominoplasty" description: The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery. Of all areas of the body, the abdomen may be the most difficult t image: https://blog.glowsurgicalarts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/your-guide-to-tummy-tuck-surgery-2.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.glowsurgicalarts.com/blog/2015/october/tummy-tuck-surgery-a-guide-to-abdominoplasty#main-content) Ask about our Mother's Day Special - **FREE liposuction of one area with treatment of two areas at our regular price. Buy two, get one free - a savings of $1,500**! *Must purchase before May 31st and complete the procedure by June 30th. Limited spaces available - contact us today!* Call today [650.241.2209](tel:6502412209) \*Additional restrictions may apply. 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You may be able to slim down with a healthy lifestyle of diet and exercise, only to find that your abdominal area just doesn’t look how you want. This can be frustrating and exhausting, and make you feel like your hard work just isn’t paying off. Think about the stress and changes your tummy goes through in a lifetime. Whether it’s weight gain and loss, pregnancy, heredity or just the normal aging process, the abdomen has a tendency to stretch and sag, and it often holds on to excess volume and fat that no amount of sit-ups can rectify. In addition, the muscles can become loose or even separate, contributing to a heavier appearance. It’s no wonder so many people choose to undergo tummy tuck surgery (also known as abdominoplasty). This is one procedure that can effectively tighten your skin and muscles, giving you a leaner, firmer, younger look. Finally, your trim, beautiful figure can show through without the excess skin, fat, or stretched-out muscles covering up your efforts. No more hiding under baggy clothes, wearing uncomfortable shaping garments, or worrying about finding a swimsuit that flatters you. Having a leaner waistline can make your entire body look more sexy and appealing in any outfit. In this guide, you will learn: - What tummy tuck surgery entails - What the recovery time is for abdominoplasty - Any risks of a tummy tuck procedure - How to enjoy your new tummy … **and more!** Download your free copy of A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery from our e-book library. GLOW Surgical Arts offers a variety of cosmetic surgery and minimally invasive procedures to help you look and feel more attractive. Explore our [before and after gallery](https://www.glowsurgicalarts.com/our-gallery/) to see real results from our patients or [request a free consultation](https://www.glowsurgicalarts.com/contact-us/) online, or call GLOW Surgical Arts at 650-830-3145. [Tummy Tuck](https://blog.glowsurgicalarts.com/tag/tummy-tuck), [Abdominoplasty](https://blog.glowsurgicalarts.com/tag/abdominoplasty), [Flat Tummy](https://blog.glowsurgicalarts.com/tag/flat-tummy) ## Read On [![](https://blog.glowsurgicalarts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/risks-of-tummy-tuck-surgery-scars-and-recovery-3.jpg?width=352&name=risks-of-tummy-tuck-surgery-scars-and-recovery-3.jpg)](https://blog.glowsurgicalarts.com/blog/2015/november/tummy-tuck-surgery-what-are-the-risks-) ### [Tummy Tuck Surgery: What Are The Risks?](https://blog.glowsurgicalarts.com/blog/2015/november/tummy-tuck-surgery-what-are-the-risks-) The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, [A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery](https://www.glowsurgicalarts.com/for-patients/ebooks/). [![](https://blog.glowsurgicalarts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mini-tummy-tuck-and-liposuction-4.jpg?width=352&name=mini-tummy-tuck-and-liposuction-4.jpg)](https://blog.glowsurgicalarts.com/blog/2015/november/tummy-tuck-surgery-mini-tummy-tucks-and-liposuct) ### [Tummy Tuck Surgery: "Mini" Tummy Tucks And Liposuction](https://blog.glowsurgicalarts.com/blog/2015/november/tummy-tuck-surgery-mini-tummy-tucks-and-liposuct) The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, [*A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery*](https://www.glowsurgicalarts.com/for-patients/ebooks/). 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