abdominoplasty

[ ab-dom-uh-nuh-plas-tee ]

noun

, plural ab·dom·i·no·plas·ties.

1. excision of abdominal fat and skin for cosmetic purposes.

abdominoplasty

/ æbˈdɒmɪnəʊˌplæstɪ /

noun

1. the surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the abdomen

Word History and Origins

Origin of abdominoplasty¹

< Latin abdōmin- ( abdominal ) + -o- + -plasty

Example Sentences

She went in for an abdominoplasty, aka “tummy tuck,” nostril narrowing and chin implant — telling evidence of society’s brutal pressures surrounding female beauty standards.

From Seattle Times

During a 2019 case, Brecht performed an abdominoplasty and liposuction on a patient in her mid-50s, who the commission said was at “poor risk” for having the procedure using oral sedation.

From Seattle Times

The Americans had traveled from South Carolina so that McGee could get an abdominoplasty — a tummy tuck — according to family members.

From Washington Post

The victims’ relatives have described the trip as an effort by Latavia “Tay” McGee, 35, to undergo abdominoplasty — a tummy tuck.

From Washington Post

A sister of one of the victims said they had gone to Mexico so one of them could get an abdominoplasty, better known as a tummy tuck.

From New York Times