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The term Dowagerâs Hump originated from the Greek word âkyphosisâ which means a hump, and dowager for its technical term meaning âdignified elderly womanâ. A physical deformity resulting in a condition of over-curvature of the thoracic spine (upper back) of our body.
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves removing excess fat or skin resulting from pregnancy, major weight loss or gain, or old age. During an abdominoplasty, the abdominal muscles are also tightened to give the patient a slimmer and trimmer appearance around the waistline.