In calendar year 2013 1.7 million cosmetic surgical procedures were performed. Although breast augmentation and rhinoplasty make up approximately 25% of these procedures — abdominoplasty or tummy tuck remains a highly desirable, beneficial, and valuable procedure. The abdominoplasty or tummy tuck remains one of the most satisfying and fulfilling procedures for both the doctor and the patient.  This operation is usually accompanied by varying degrees of weight loss and a significant improvement in the patient’s …