A panniculectomy is considered a medical necessity after significant weight loss while a tummy tuck is an elective procedure for cosmetic reasons. Medical insurance may not cover a tummy tuck.

FRESNO, CA--(Marketwired - Dec 29, 2015) - A tummy tuck, or "abdominoplasty," is one of the most commonly requested cosmetic surgery procedures today. After all, who would say no to a slimmer, flatter ...

UNDATED HealthFirst reporter Leslie Toldo tells us about a pared-down version of the procedure that makes it an option for more patients. The standard tummy tuck is too invasive for some patients, so ...

Tummy tucks cause more major complications than other types of cosmetic surgery, researchers report. The risk is even higher among patients who have a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in combination with ...

A tummy tuck is a procedure that tightens the loose, sagging skin between your belly button and the pubic area. However, the scope of the process might vary, depending on your needs and preferences.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) --There's a new trend in plastic surgery. As CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez reported, a development has led to a nearly pain-free tummy tuck. Stacy Falk described the pain she felt after ...