The surgical removal of excess flesh from the part of the body that lies between the thorax and the pelvis and encloses the stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, and pancreas: Abdominoplasties are plastic surgeries of the abdomen in which excess fatty tissue and skin are removed, usually for cosmetic reasons.

An abdominoplasty is an operation or "belly tuck" performed on the abdominal wall for esthetic purposes and for the person's self esteem.

It is also called a "tummy tuck" and it can range from a simple "mini-tummy tuck" to a more complicated, extended surgery.

This kind of surgery is not the same as liposuction, another way to remove fat, however abdominal wall surgery is sometimes combined with liposuction.