Abdominoplasty (also known as Abdominoplasties, Panniculectomy): Surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat and tightening of the ABDOMINAL WALL. Abdominoplasty may include LIPECTOMY of INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT, tightening of the ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, and re-creation of the UMBILICUS.

NIH MeSH · D061645Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Abdominoplasty

Also known asAbdominoplasties · Panniculectomy · Panniculectomies

Definition

Surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat and tightening of the ABDOMINAL WALL. Abdominoplasty may include LIPECTOMY of INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT, tightening of the ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, and re-creation of the UMBILICUS.

MeSH classification

  • E02.218.042
  • E04.617.025

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Common questions about Abdominoplasty

What does Abdominoplasty mean in medicine?
Surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat and tightening of the ABDOMINAL WALL. Abdominoplasty may include LIPECTOMY of INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT, tightening of the ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, and re-creation of the UMBILICUS. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Abdominoplasty known by any other names?
Yes. Abdominoplasty is also referred to as Abdominoplasties, Panniculectomy, Panniculectomies in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Abdominoplasty sit in the medical classification?
Abdominoplasty falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E02.218.042, E04.617.025). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D061645) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗