New York, NY ( prfree.org ) August 2, 2013 - Pregnancy, weight changes, aging, gravity, and genetics all determine the appearance of your abdomen. Often diet and exercise are not enough to tighten loose skin stretched out by multiple pregnancies or weight loss. Many women and men opt for abdominoplasty or more traditionally known as "tummy tuck surgery" to contour their midsections. The tummy tuck is a surgery that flattens and shapes the abdomen by tightening abdominal muscles and removing excess skin. Dr. Schwartz has two decades of experience shaping some of New York's most famous tummies.

Dr. Schwartz performs abdominoplasty surgery under general anesthesia—it takes approximately two to three hours. A tummy tuck may be an outpatient or inpatient operation, depending on the extent of the surgery.

A surgical incision is made very low on the abdomen, usually just below the pubic hairline so any scarring will be hidden by undergarments or swim wear. The skin and fat are separated from the abdominal muscles. The muscles are tightened with sutures to flatten the abdomen and narrow the waistline in women. Excess skin and fat are removed and the incision is closed.

There are a number of variations from the classic tummy tuck including the mini tummy tuck that involves a shorter incision and an extended abdominoplasty, according to Dr. Schwartz.

Dr. Schwartz takes the time during every pre-operative consultation at his practice in New York City to learn what patients want to achieve from a tummy tuck and will help you to decide which procedure will help you meet these specific goals.

Interested parties are encouraged to contact Dr. Schwartz directly at 212-737-9090 or http://www.drmarkschwartz.com.

About Dr. Schwartz

Dr. Mark Schwartz is a board certified plastic surgeon in Manhattan. With nearly two decades of practice experience, Dr. Schwartz is recognized as one of "America's Top Plastic Surgeons" by the Consumer Research Council of America.

Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Schwartz received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. After completing his general surgery residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical School, he obtained his plastic surgery training at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center where he is currently on staff.

His office can be reached at 212-737-9090 or http://www.drmarkschwartz.com.

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After completing his general surgery residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical School, he obtained his plastic surgery training at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center where he is currently on staff. His office can be reached at 212-737-9090 or http://www.drmarkschwartz.com.