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Dr Abdulrazak Abdulsalam Verified doctor
MBBS, MSc (Burn Care), MRCSEd, FWACS (Plast) · United Kingdom · 16 Apr 2026
Education · Plastic Surgery

What a Tummy Tuck Actually Does

A tummy tuck is a body contouring and muscle repair procedure, not just skin removal. What it does: • Removes excess skin after weight loss or pregnancy • Tightens separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) • Improves abdominal shape and firmness Key points: • Not a weight loss procedure • Leaves a low, permanent sc…
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